Job Title: Financial Accountant
Location: Warrington (Hybrid – 2 days per week remote) Salary: £55,000 – £65,000 + Excellent Benefits
Company Overview
Are you a qualified accountant ready to take your career to the next level? A forward-thinking, environmentally responsible chemical manufacturer, specialising in sustainable silica-based products with a global presence across the UK, USA, Europe and Asia are looking for a Financial Accountant to join their team in Warrington.
As part of their growing manufacturing plant, this newly created role is based at their Warrington site – the financial hub of the division. With continued growth and expanding responsibilities, they are strengthening their finance team and looking for a Financial Accountant to help drive global operational excellence.
Salary and Benefits of the Financial Accountant
Competitive Salary: £55,000 – £65,000
Flexible Working: Hybrid – 2 days per week remote
Generous Annual Leave: 38 days (30 + 8 bank holidays)
Pension Contribution: Up to 9% employer contribution
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Information on the Role of the Financial Accountant
As the Financial Accountant, you will be supporting financial accuracy, compliance, and reporting. You’ll work closely with the Financial Controller and Finance Team, with a particular focus on transactional finance, reporting, intercompany reconciliations, and compliance.
Key Responsibilities of the Financial Accountant:
Financial Operations
Manage the General Ledger, Purchase & Sales Ledger
Prepare, post, and review journal entries ensuring documentation and accuracy
Ensure regulatory and policy compliance in all transactions
Support month, quarter, and year-end closing activities
Maintain and reconcile Balance Sheet accounts, including expenditure, revenue, and assets
Oversee invoice processing and maintain accurate inventory control
Fixed Assets & Intercompany Transactions
Manage CAPEX, asset depreciation, and disposals
Ensure balanced and reconciled intercompany transactions
Investigate and resolve discrepancies in intercompany balances
Compliance & Internal Controls
Maintain strong internal controls, including adherence to Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX)
Ensure compliance with tax legislation and financial regulations (supported by tax specialists as needed)
Contribute to the integrity of the internal control framework
What You’ll Need as the Financial Accountant
Qualified Accountant (CIMA / ACA / ACCA)
Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
Strong SAP FICO knowledge and IT proficiency (Excel, Access, ideally Power BI)
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
A methodical, detail-oriented, and hands-on approach to finance
How to Apply
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Entering data into accountancy programmes and Microsoft Excel
Communicating with clients (both verbal and written)
Filing and maintenance of client files and data
Preparation of work to meet strict deadlines
Preparation of bookkeeping and VAT returns using accountancy software
Reporting back to line managers with updates on the client’s progress
Data entry - purchase ledger and sales ledger
Use of Outlook
General office duties
Training:The Level 3 Assistant Accountant apprenticeship standard includes 6 AAT exams, in addition to the Synoptic Assessment as part of the End-Point Assessment (EPA) process.
The knowledge units will be delivered at the EMA training hub in Derby, Leicester or Nottingham (depending on the apprentices’ location) through day release.
AAT Modules are as follows:
Introduction to Bookkeeping (Level 2 Unit)
Principles of Bookkeeping (Level 2 Unit)
Management Accounting Techniques
Financial Accounting:
Preparing Financial Statements
Business Awareness
Tax Processes for Business
Training Outcome:Opportunity for a full-time position within the team upon completion of the apprenticeship programme.Employer Description:We are a Nottingham based firm who provides a wide range of accountancy and taxation services to clients across the country. Our team recognise that every client is unique, and are able to work alongside you to allow your business to grow and succeed, whilst ensuring that all your compliances are met. We can take away your financial hassles and provide you with clear and concise advice which is tailored to your needs so that you can focus on the more important things.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, between 9.00am - 5.00pm.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Analytical skills....Read more...
You will embark on a rewarding journey combining practical on-the-job experience with theoretical knowledge to develop skills in accounting principles, procedures, and practices. Work under the guidance of experienced professionals to gain hands-on experience in financial transactions, budgeting, and financial reporting.
The duties and responsibilities in this role will involve:
Accounts Payable:
Supporting the Accounts Assistant in accounts payable data entry and reconciling creditor accounts, and dealing with any creditor enquiries
Support running the payment run
Accounts Receivable:
Data entry and reconciliation of debtor invoices
Dealing with any debtor enquiries
Ensuring debtor accounts are cleared in a timely manner
General Ledger:
Preparing journals and posting to the general ledger
Assisting the Financial Accountant and Finance Manager with month-end and year-end procedures and reconciliations
Budgeting:
Have an understanding of departmental budgets and assisting budget holders with budget queries
Other duties
Develop a strong understanding of accounting software and systems used by the Service
Assisting in day-to-day financial activities
Assisting with regulatory financial requirements
Supporting internal and external stakeholders with financial information
Report writing and creating financial presentations for the Financial Accountant and Finance Manager
Assist in data collection for Central & Local Government reporting submissions and other Public Sector bodies
Support in the administration of insurance claims
Gain a sound understanding of accountancy and public sector accounting practices
Pursue ongoing learning and professional development to stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices
Training:This Level 3 programme builds on the foundations for entry-level talent to support growth within an Accountancy and Finance function.
Learners on this apprenticeship will ensure that the Finance Department performs in the most effective way. It includes the AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting and provides the opportunity for you to support the organisation with essential skills and behaviours to drive results.
You will learn how to prepare financial statements, the importance of management accounting information, and how to prepare VAT returns. You’ll develop the technical skills to start or progress your career in accountancy, and this will allow you to continue with your studies onto Level 4.
To pass this level, you will need to study and complete the relevant units, and you will also be required to complete an End Point Assessment (EPA), which will include a synoptic assessment and discussion with supporting portfolio.
Training will be provided by attending face-to-face, classroom-based lessons. An apprenticeship must be relevant to the job you are undertaking and you must dedicate time to off-the-job training, as well as completing knowledge, skills and behaviours associated with your apprenticeship.
Other in-house training and continuous professional development will be provided.Training Outcome:
Further progression may be available depending on the Organisation’s needs
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We are looking for a Finance Apprentice/Business Admin who will help to deliver a finance function that supports Reed Boardall’s (RB) overall strategic aims and objectives.
The Finance Assistant will work with the wider Finance team to provide support across a wide range of finance functions and undertake a range of associated administrative tasks.
Key Responsibilities
Sales Ledger – raising sales invoices in an accurate and timely manner and dealing with billing enquiries in an efficient and sensitive manner.
Payroll – Support our Payroll assistants in processing the weekly payroll for all departments in a timely and accurate manner.
Purchase Ledger - Process and maintain purchase ledger records, ensuring timely, quality financial processing is provided and maintained in accordance with RB procedures.
Credit Control - Responsible for checking customer’s credit and approve or deny applications based on company standards and requirements, and ensuring customers pay on time and chase any overdue invoices.
Report production – responsible for producing and developing reports for internal stakeholders on a weekly or ad-hoc basis.
Management Accounts Preparation – support the Management Accountant in preparing and analysing the management accounts where required.
Office administration – Responsible for ordering of office supplies; setting up rooms for meetings and ordering food where required.
Training Outcome:Potential for a full-time role on completion.Employer Description:One of the largest temperature-controlled food distribution businesses in the UK, Reed Boardall store and deliver frozen food from manufacturers, big and small, across Britain, Europe and further afield to all the UK’s best-known supermarkets and food service providers.
We have a heritage of more than 25 years serving this niche sector, and we are still a British, family-owned business, committed to forging long term relationships with our customers, suppliers, and colleagues. Our 55-acre single site operation in Boroughbridge, North Yorkshire, features a 168,000-pallet capacity, making it the most extensive and modern cold storage facility in the country.
By continually investing in our facilities and our team, we have proved able to perform as a reliable, responsive and cost-effective cold storage and distribution partner to the leading players in the UK food industry.Working Hours :Monday to Friday.
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Job Description:
Are you a qualified accountant seeking your next opportunity within Finance Operations? If so, we’d love to hear from you.
We have an excellent opportunity for a Billing Analyst to join the team at a leading financial services firm, in their Edinburgh office, on an initial 6-month daily rate contract.
Skills/Experience:
Qualified accountant
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience ideally within investment management or a financial services environment
Strong written and verbal communication
Proficiency in financial systems and ERPs (e.g. Oracle)
Advanced Excel skills, with the ability to handle large data sets and complex models
Self-driven, ambitious, willing to challenge the status quo and wants to make a real difference
Ability to build relationships with stakeholders and clients
Strives for quality with attention to detail and accuracy
Core Responsibilities:
Oversight of third-party billing processes such as invoice sample checking, controls testing and journal approvals
Revenue related analytics, analytical review, and general ledger reconciliations
Assist with audit requests and answer audit queries
Manage key stakeholders by building and maintaining key stakeholder relationships such as Client Management Team
Assist with projects and strategic initiatives as required
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 16081
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
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