Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant

FMCG / Manufacturing Sector

Wallingford, Oxfordshire

£58,000 - £60,000 per annum, hybrid Working

A central finance function is seeking an experienced Financial Accountant to deliver accurate financial reporting, tax compliance, and support the operational and commercial finance teams across a multi‑brand UK business.

This role covers a circa £500m + P&L and provides a key link across operational finance teams in factories and commercial finance teams managing customer accounts.

Reporting directly to the Head of Financial Controls, this is a hands‑on role with no team management
, ideal for a qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA) with experience in consolidation, intercompany reporting, and operational finance support.

The successful candidate will be approachable, collaborative, and able to engage with colleagues across all business units to ensure consistent, timely, and accurate financial management.

• £58,000 - £60,000 per annum
• Pension 10% matched
• Death in service x 1
• 25+8 Days Holiday
• Hybrid working, work from home 2 days per week

• Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA or equivalent)
• Strong experience in financial reporting, consolidation, and management accounting
• Knowledge of tax compliance, fixed assets, and accounting standards (IFRS/GAAP)
• Experienced with ERP systems (Sage, Oracle, IFS)
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and organisational skills
• Approachable, collaborative, and able to build strong working relationships across the business
• FMCG or manufacturing experience preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools

• Manage monthly internal and group reporting processes, including consolidation of multi‑entity accounts
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure accurate accounting records
• Support intercompany accounting and reconciliation of balances
• Prepare month‑end journals, balance sheet reconciliations, and management reporting packs
• Support year‑end reporting requirements and liaise with external auditors
• Work closely with operational and commercial finance teams to provide insights and guidance

• Lead preparation and submission of VAT, corporation tax, and other tax returns
• Manage R&D tax credit claims in conjunction with external advisors
• Ensure compliance with HMRC and other tax regulations
• Support tax control reviews and liaise with tax authorities as required

• Maintain the fixed asset register in line with group policies
• Ensure proper accounting for additions, disposals, and depreciation

• Provide financial information for insurance renewals and liaise with brokers
• Support ad‑hoc financial projects and requests from senior management