Finance Accountant

Finance Accountant
Salary: £42,000 per annum
Location: Reading
Contract: Temp to Permanent Opportunity | Full time | Monday – Friday

We are recruiting for an experienced Finance Accountant to join a growing organisation based in Reading on a temp-to-permanent basis.

Reporting into the Purchasing Manager, this role will be responsible for managing key accounting processes, delivering accurate financial reporting, supporting business decisions, and improving financial controls across the organisation.

The successful candidate will have strong SME finance experience, with the ability to work independently, take ownership of the finance function, and provide commercial insight to support business growth.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare monthly management accounts, reports, and financial analysis.
Manage month-end processes, journals, reconciliations, and ledger maintenance.
Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and credit control activities.
Produce financial reports, KPIs, and variance analysis for senior stakeholders.
Support audits, VAT returns, and statutory reporting requirements.
Identify opportunities to improve finance processes and controls.
Act as a key point of contact for finance queries across the business.Experience & Skills Required

Previous experience working as a Finance Accountant, Management Accountant, or similar role within an SME environment.
Strong end-to-end accounting experience with the ability to manage a broad finance remit.
Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or AAT Level 4 with relevant experience).
Experience with month-end reporting, reconciliations, journals, and management accounts.
Advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables, Lookups, and financial modelling.
Experience using finance systems such as Business Central or similar.
Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.Security Clearance Requirement

Due to the nature of the role, candidates must either hold current Security Clearance (SC) or be eligible and willing to undergo the SC clearance process.

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK and provide evidence of 5 years’ UK residency as part of the vetting process.

If you feel you have the relevant qualifications, please apply directly or contact (phone number removed)
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed