Financial Accountant

Alexander Daniels are partnering with a well-established, values-led organisation operating within a regulated environment to recruit a Financial Accountant. This is a key role within the finance team, offering exposure to statutory reporting, regulatory submissions, ESG reporting and audit leadership.

This opportunity would suit a technically strong accountant who enjoys ownership of year-end processes, regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.

Reporting to the Head of Financial Systems, Data and Reporting, you will:

• Lead the preparation of year-end statutory accounts and manage the external audit process

• Prepare and submit regulatory financial returns in line with relevant guidance and deadlines

• Oversee VAT, corporation tax and wider tax compliance (working with external advisers)

• Maintain the Assets & Liabilities Register and balance sheet integrity

• Ensure a robust month-end and year-end close process

• Prepare monthly balance sheet and cash flow reporting

• Produce Board and Committee reporting on statutory and technical accounting matters

• Lead annual ESG reporting and filing

• Act as a key contact for auditors, regulators, tax advisers and funders

• Support financial risk management and budget oversight

• Review and enhance financial controls, processes and systems

You will also provide oversight to a Financial Accounting Assistant and contribute to a collaborative, high-performing finance function.

We are looking for:

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACCA / ACA / CIMA or equivalent), or due to qualify within 12 months

• Strong technical knowledge of statutory accounts (FRS 102 experience highly desirable)

• Experience of external audit coordination

• Regulatory reporting experience (regulated sector background advantageous)

• Solid VAT, corporation tax and treasury understanding

• Strong balance sheet control and reconciliation experience

• Advanced Excel skills and experience with accounting systems

• Confident communicator, able to engage at senior leadership and Board level

• Proactive, commercially aware and improvement-focused

• High-profile role with exposure to senior stakeholders

• Opportunity to lead on statutory reporting and ESG

• Hybrid working environment

• Values-led organisation with clear social impact

• Supportive leadership team and collaborative culture