Financial Accountant

Insight Global are seeking a Financial Accountant to join a leading manufacturing organisation based in the Southampton area. This role will play a key part within a small UK finance function, supporting core accounting operations and providing financial insight across the business.

This opportunity requires 5 days/week onsite in Southampton, UK.

This is a permanent position.

• Perform bookkeeping duties including bank journals, VAT, sales invoices and ledgers
• Conduct variance analysis and cost of goods sold analysis
• Support headcount and operational forecasting
• Contribute to monthly, quarterly and annual reporting for the manufacturing organisation
• Collaborate closely with the UK CFO and US finance team
• Assist in ensuring smooth period‑end closing and financial accuracy across the business

• Strong knowledge of accounting and GAAP principles, including A/R invoicing, A/P ledger management and cost of goods sold
• Experience supporting financial and operational forecasting, including headcount forecasting and variance analysis
• Experience with financial reporting, planning and analysis within a manufacturing environment
• Background working within small–mid size businesses (approx. £15–75M turnover)
• High proficiency with MS Office/Excel and accounting software
• A proactive, solution‑oriented mindset with the ability to ask the right questions and drive clarity