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Financial Accountant

Yolk Recruitment Ltd
Posted 4 days ago, valid for 5 days
Location

Stone, Staffordshire ST15 8BA, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • We are seeking a Financial Accountant for a full-time position in Staffordshire, offering a hybrid work model of three days in the office and two days working from home.
  • The role requires a part-qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) with experience in project or professional services accounting and a strong attention to detail.
  • Key responsibilities include cash flow management, month-end close processes, balance sheet reconciliations, and providing audit support.
  • The salary for this position is competitive, and the company offers 28 days of holiday plus bank holidays, alongside various employee benefits.
  • Candidates should have strong Excel skills, excellent communication abilities, and at least some experience in finance roles.

?? We're Hiring: Financial Accountant - Full Time | Staffordshire | Hybrid (3 days office / 2 days WFH)

Are you a detail-driven, organised finance professional ready to step into a dynamic and supportive team? We're looking for a Financial Accountant to join our client on a permanent basis, playing a key role in ensuring our finance operations run smoothly and efficiently.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you'll support the wider senior finance team (FD, FC, FM, FBP) with strategic projects and provide crucial cover across purchase and sales ledger functions. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, values accuracy, and thrives in a collaborative environment.

?? What You'll Be Doing

  • Cashflow Management - Daily reconciliations, weekly forecasting, and liaising with ledger teams for accuracy.
  • Month-End Close - Preparing journals for accruals, prepayments, and project transfers.
  • Balance Sheet Recs - Monthly reconciliations and quarterly cut-off testing.
  • Reporting & Analysis - Cost reports, variance analysis, and regular meetings with key stakeholders.
  • Utilisation Reporting - Weekly reports to support business forecasting and performance tracking.
  • Fixed Assets - Maintain the fixed asset register, produce capex reports, and attend committee meetings.
  • Audit Support - Assist with year-end and half-year audits, prepare statutory accounts.
  • Team Collaboration - Offer cover for sales and purchase ledger functions, support the team during busy periods.

? What We're Looking For

  • Experience in project or professional services accounting (especially with time & expenses)
  • Part-qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) - and working toward full qualification
  • Strong Excel skills and familiarity with accounting software
  • Great attention to detail and self-checking mindset
  • Top-notch communication and organisational skills
  • Confident with reconciliations and financial controls

�? What You'll Get in Return

  • 28 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Flexible working (hybrid model - office-based with some flexibility)
  • Competitive pension scheme
  • Life assurance
  • Private health care
  • Salary sacrifice programmes
  • Mental health support
  • Cycle to work & green car schemes
  • Full study support for professional qualifications + fees paid

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.