Financial Accountant

• Financial Accountant
• County Durham
• Hybrid

Job Title: Financial Accountant
Location: County Durham
Salary: DOE + excellent Benefits
Contract: Full-Time | Permanent - Hybrid
Sector: Finance / Accounting

We are working on behalf of a respected and growing organisation based in County Durham to recruit a Financial Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified and detail-driven finance professional to join a forward-thinking business at an exciting point in its development.
About the Client: Our client is a well-established business with a strong reputation in its sector. They offer a supportive and collaborative working environment, modern offices, and genuine opportunities for professional growth and development.

The Role: Reporting to the Financial Controller, the successful candidate will take ownership of the financial reporting processes and ensure compliance with relevant standards and deadlines. You will play a key role in supporting month-end and year-end close, statutory accounts preparation, and liaising with auditors.
Key Responsibilities:

• Preparation of monthly management accounts and supporting analysis.
• Lead year-end statutory accounts preparation and liaise with external auditors.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards (UK GAAP / IFRS) and internal policies.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Maintain accurate balance sheet reconciliations and control accounts.
• Support process improvements and financial system enhancements.
• Provide financial insights and ad-hoc reports to support strategic decisions.

Candidate Profile:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified (or finalist with strong experience).
• Experience in financial or management accounting roles.
• Strong technical understanding of UK GAAP / IFRS.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with accounting software (e.g., Sage, SAP, Oracle).
• Strong attention to detail, with excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in a manufacturing or project-based environment is desirable, but not essential.

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Flexible hybrid working options.
• 25 days holiday plus statutory bank holidays.
• Pension scheme, life assurance, and other company benefits.
• A friendly, down-to-earth team culture with real career progression prospects.