Financial Accountant

Eaton Syalon

Posted 2 days ago, valid for 7 days

Derby, Leicestershire DE74 2PP, England

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The position is for a Financial Accountant in South Derbyshire, offering a salary range of £50-£60k plus benefits including a car and bonus.
This role is with a high-growth, FTSE-listed Plc that is expanding its Group Financial Accounting Team due to ongoing growth and acquisitions.
Candidates should be newly qualified ACA accountants, preferably with a background in a Top 10 firm, and ready to take on significant responsibilities.
The role involves supporting various financial reporting processes, technical accounting matters, and managing external audits, among other tasks.
The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, technically strong, and possess excellent communication skills, thriving in a fast-paced, high-performing finance environment.

Financial Accountant

South Derbyshire - Hybrid (2 days per week in the office)

FTSE Listed Plc

£50-£60k + car + bonus

We are partnering exclusively with a high-growth, FTSE-listed Plc that’s expanding its Group Financial Accounting Team. Due to ongoing growth and acquisitions, there’s a fantastic opportunity for a qualified ACA to join the business in a broad, high-impact role.

You'll work closely with the Group Reporting Manager, Group Financial Controller and have direct exposure to the Group CFO, gaining insight into group-wide strategy and operations. This role offers exceptional learning, genuine progression opportunities, and the chance to make your mark within a listed, acquisitive environment.

We're looking for someone technically strong, detail-focused, and confident in communication—someone who’s ready to roll up their sleeves and grow quickly within a fast paced, high performing finance function.

Key Responsibilities will include:

Supporting the preparation of the Group Annual Report and Interim Financial Report
Assisting with technical accounting matters and the implementation of new financial standards
Coordinating and managing the external audit process
Supporting the fair value process for acquisitions and assisting with integration
Preparing subsidiary accounts for a range of companies within the group
Assisting with month-end accounting for head office entities
Taking ownership of cash flow forecasting and balance sheet reconciliations
Getting involved in a range of ad hoc financial projects

About you:

You're a newly qualified ACA, ideally with a Top 10 background, who’s ready to take on responsibility and develop quickly in a high-performance team.

Candidate Profile:

Fully Qualified Accountant (ACA)

An excellent communicator, both written and verbal

Adopts a 'can do’ attitude and works well with others in a team environment

Ability to deliver work to deadlines and organise/prioritise workload

Strong technical accounting skills

Strong IT skills

Top 10 background preferred

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