Financial Accountant
Salary: 60,000 - 70,000
Location: Northamptonshire
Morgan McKinley are proud to be working with a fast-paced, growing business based in Northamptonshire. This exciting opportunity is ideal for a qualified accountant who thrives in a dynamic environment and is looking to take ownership of key financial processes including acquisition accounting, statutory reporting, and contract management.
Overview
The Financial Accountant will play a pivotal role in the finance team, supporting both group-level reporting and business integration activities. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality financial outputs and supporting continuous improvement across finance operations.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Control:
Assist with the group audit process and statutory reporting
Prepare consolidation entries for both management and statutory accounts
Review and reconcile balance sheet accounts across group entities
Manage all VAT returns and ensure compliance with FCA submissions
Support external tax advisors and manage internal tax compliance
Collaborate with the management accounts team to enhance reporting and analysis
Provide meaningful financial analysis at practice/unit level
Oversee contract management and perform annual reconciliations
Contribute to process improvements across the wider finance team
Ideal Candidate Profile
Fully qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA)
Strong technical knowledge with experience in statutory accounts and consolidations
Proven experience in either practice or industry
Strong communication skills with the ability to work across departments
Advanced Excel skills
Comfortable presenting financial decisions and analysis to a range of stakeholders