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Morgan McKinley are proud to be working with a dynamic and fast-growing business based in Northamptonshire, currently looking for a talented and ambitious Financial Accountant to join their finance team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified accountant looking to make their first move from practice into industry -with a clear path to grow into a Financial Controller role. The role plays a trusted advisory position to the Financial Controller, taking ownership of statutory reporting and key month-end activities.
Salary: 60,000 - 65,000
Location: Northamptonshire - Hybrid working available
Contract Type: Permanent
About the Role
You'll support the financial reporting and business integration, contributing to high-quality outputs that inform strategic decision-making. This is a high-impact role ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to grow within a progressive business.
Key Responsibilities:
Statutory Reporting & Financial Control
Assist in the group audit process and prepare statutory accounts
Manage consolidation entries for management and statutory purposes
Review and reconcile balance sheet accounts
Oversee VAT returns and ensure FCA compliance
Support external tax advisors and manage internal tax processes
Business Support & Analysis
Partner with the management accounts team to improve reporting and analysis
Deliver financial insight at practice/unit level
Lead annual contract reconciliations and manage key commercial agreements
Drive process improvements across the finance function
About You:
Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA)
Strong technical grounding in statutory reporting and consolidations
Audit or accounting experience from practice or a technically focused industry role
Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capability
Excellent communication skills with confidence presenting to stakeholders
Ambitious and commercially minded, with a desire to grow into a senior finance role
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to step into a broad, commercially valuable finance role with real progression potential in a supportive, fast-paced business.
