Financial Accountant

Join a growing international business in a highly visible finance role, taking ownership of statutory reporting, audits and financial controls. You'll work closely with senior leadership while gaining the opportunity to develop into a broader Financial Controller position.

Client Details

Our client is a growing, PE backed manufacturing business with ambitious growth plans. The business combines the stability of an established organisation with the pace and opportunity of a company undergoing transformation. The finance team plays a key role in supporting this growth, creating excellent opportunities for development, progression and the chance to make a genuine impact.

Description

• Lead the preparation of statutory accounts and manage the annual audit process.
• Oversee month-end close and financial reporting activities.
• Review cash flow reporting and strengthen financial controls.
• Support and develop junior transactional finance team members.
• Partner with operational and senior leadership teams across the business.
• Drive process improvements and contribute to future systems and ERP projects.
• Gain exposure to international operations, including collaboration with European entities.

Profile

• Strong financial accounting and statutory reporting experience.
• Audit background, ideally a first-time mover from practice.
• Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and attention to detail.
• Advanced Excel and good systems skills.
• Confident communicator with the ability to work closely with senior stakeholders.
• Ambitious, proactive and keen to develop towards a future Financial Controller position.
• A collaborative team player who can support and develop junior finance staff.

Job Offer

• Salary of £45,000 £55,000 plus bonus.
• Clear progression pathway towards a Financial Controller position.
• Opportunity to join a growing, international business with significant investment and ambitious expansion plans.
• Exposure to senior leadership and international operations across Europe.
• Ownership of key financial accounting, reporting and audit responsibilities from day one.
• The chance to influence processes, systems improvements and future ERP projects.
• Enhanced employer pension contribution.
• Private medical cover.
• Death in service and group income protection benefits.
• 37‑hour working week with flexibility when required.
• A supportive environment where you can broaden your commercial and leadership skills while developing your long‑term career.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.

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