Financial Accountant

?? We're Hiring: Financial Accountant - Full Time | Staffordshire | Hybrid (3 days office / 2 days WFH)

Are you a detail-driven, organised finance professional ready to step into a dynamic and supportive team? We're looking for a Financial Accountant to join our client on a permanent basis, playing a key role in ensuring our finance operations run smoothly and efficiently.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you'll support the wider senior finance team (FD, FC, FM, FBP) with strategic projects and provide crucial cover across purchase and sales ledger functions. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, values accuracy, and thrives in a collaborative environment.

?? What You'll Be Doing

• Cashflow Management - Daily reconciliations, weekly forecasting, and liaising with ledger teams for accuracy.
• Month-End Close - Preparing journals for accruals, prepayments, and project transfers.
• Balance Sheet Recs - Monthly reconciliations and quarterly cut-off testing.
• Reporting & Analysis - Cost reports, variance analysis, and regular meetings with key stakeholders.
• Utilisation Reporting - Weekly reports to support business forecasting and performance tracking.
• Fixed Assets - Maintain the fixed asset register, produce capex reports, and attend committee meetings.
• Audit Support - Assist with year-end and half-year audits, prepare statutory accounts.
• Team Collaboration - Offer cover for sales and purchase ledger functions, support the team during busy periods.

? What We're Looking For

• Experience in project or professional services accounting (especially with time & expenses)
• Part-qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) - and working toward full qualification
• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with accounting software
• Great attention to detail and self-checking mindset
• Top-notch communication and organisational skills
• Confident with reconciliations and financial controls

? What You'll Get in Return

• 28 days holiday + bank holidays
• Flexible working (hybrid model - office-based with some flexibility)
• Competitive pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Private health care
• Salary sacrifice programmes
• Mental health support
• Cycle to work & green car schemes
• Full study support for professional qualifications + fees paid