Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant

£40,000 – £45,000 DOE | Hybrid (3 days office / 2 WFH)

We are an established, values-led food manufacturing business producing award-winning free-from products. With an inclusive and supportive culture, we believe people matter and that every role contributes to shared success.

We are now seeking a hands-on Financial Accountant to join our finance team. This is a varied and practical role, ideal for someone who enjoys being close to the detail while supporting the wider financial performance of the business.

You will take ownership of day-to-day finance operations, including cash flow management, payroll, and month-end reporting.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing daily bank reconciliations and cash flow forecasting
• Processing sales data from Shopify and maintaining KPI reports
• Maintaining sales and purchase ledgers in Quick Books
• Posting and allocating payments, credit notes, and VAT returns
• Producing weekly cash flow and collections reports
• Chasing customer payments and responding to finance queries
• Managing payroll, including timesheets, wages, pensions, and HMRC submissions
• Handling banking activities such as supplier payments, wages, and international payments
• Supporting Sales Invoice Finance and Trade Finance facilities
• Completing month-end processes including accruals, prepayments, reconciliations, and management accounts
• Supporting year-end accounts and liaising with external accountants and auditors

You’ll be confident, organised, and comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment:

• Previous experience as a Financial Accountant or in a similar role
• Strong knowledge of bookkeeping, reconciliations, and month-end accounting
• Experience using accounting software (Quick Books preferred)
• Payroll experience with a good understanding of PAYE and pensions
• Experience with trade and invoice finance facilities
• Strong Excel and financial reporting skills
• High attention to detail and a proactive, problem-solving approach

• Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 DOE
• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days from home)
• Private medical insurance after qualifying period
• Statutory pension contribution