Financial Accountant

SF are excited to be partnering with a client based in Derby who are looking for a Financial Accountant on a full time, permanent basis. This role is open to Financial and Management Accountants who are looking for a role where they can progress.

Salary up to £50,000
Study support
Potential for 1 day working from home
Hours: 8:30am - 5pm

You will support the Finance Director and wider business with essential financial reporting, process improvement, and compliance tasks that contribute to the integrity and performance of the group.

Job duties:
· Supporting the creation and maintenance of Purchase Ledger accounts in line with Motus standards
· Producing and distributing key reports including the Group Cap Report and Weekly Forecasts
· Preparing monthly submissions to Head Office, including cash movements, stock profiles, and balance sheet reconciliations
· Reviewing and auditing financial data to ensure compliance with group policies
· Assisting with VAT returns and external audits
· Supporting the budgeting process and preparing documentation for annual insurance renewals
· Maintaining accurate reporting on VAT treatment, impairment provisions, and vehicle stock variances
· Acting as a key point of contact for systems such as Keyloop, Purchase Direct, and Precisionpay
· Developing and delivering training materials, accounting guides, and process improvements
· Offering direct support to the Financial Director on projects and initiatives as required

The ideal candidate will have the following:
· Highly analytical with strong Excel and reporting skills
· Organised and able to manage recurring and ad-hoc tasks across different timeframes
· A confident communicator able to liaise with senior stakeholders across the group
· Proactive and comfortable identifying and solving process issues
· Experienced in a finance support or analyst role (automotive sector experience is a bonus)