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Financial Accountant
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About the Role
A well-established and growing engineering business is seeking a qualified Financial Accountant to join their finance team. The organisation has experienced strong growth and is now restructuring the finance function to support future expansion. You will be joining a collaborative team of five, working in an environment where autonomy and accountability are encouraged.
Your New Role
Reporting to the CFO, you will act as a key deputy and play a pivotal role in strengthening the reporting and audit processes. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong accountant who enjoys ownership and making improvements.
Key Responsibilities
- Leading and managing the audit process, ensuring timely and accurate delivery
- Supporting statutory reporting and financial compliance
- Acting as a deputy to the CFO
- Improving and streamlining reporting processes as the business continues to grow
- Working closely with senior stakeholders, including exposure to the Managing Director
- Supporting a small finance team, including mentoring less qualified staff
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This role offers a high degree of autonomy, with a leadership style that promotes independent decision-making rather than micromanagement.
What You'll Need to Succeed
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
- Strong background in audit or practice (preferred)
- Proven experience in audit and statutory reporting
- Confident communicator with the ability to engage senior stakeholders
- Proactive mindset with a willingness to improve processes
What You'll Get in Return
- Salary of £60,000 - £70,000
- Hybrid working (typically 4 days in the office, flexibility offered)
- Opportunity to step into a deputy leadership role within a growing business
- Exposure to senior leadership, including direct interaction with the MD
- Autonomy and trust to make decisions and shape the role
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