Financial AccountantBased in South Cheshirec.£50,000 DOEHybrid working - 3 days from home

Your new company Your new company are a leader in their field based in South Cheshire and are looking for a Financial Accountant to join their team on a permanent basis.Your new role We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive finance professional to oversee key financial governance, reporting, and control functions across the business. This role plays a pivotal part in ensuring financial integrity, regulatory compliance, and strategic alignment with group-wide standards. Your new role will include but not be limited to:

• Champion strong corporate governance practices, ensuring all statutory and regulatory reporting obligations are met in full and on time.
• Develop, implement, and monitor robust financial control frameworks, policies, and procedures to safeguard company assets and support operational efficiency.
• Take full responsibility for the preparation and review of balance sheet reconciliations, control accounts, and period-end processes to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Manage pension scheme reporting, including valuation adjustments and journal entries, in accordance with group directives.Oversee the fixed asset lifecycle, including CAPEX approvals, register maintenance, depreciation schedules, impairment reviews, and insurance-related property data.
• Lead monthly financial reporting to Group, including KPI submissions, and coordinate the preparation of statutory accounts and tax packs at year-end.
• Support the completion of statutory filings such as VAT returns, corporation and income tax submissions, payment practices disclosures, and gender pay gap reports.
• Monitor and forecast cash flow weekly, maintain banking mandates, and manage company credit card processes with appropriate reporting to Group.
• Act as the primary liaison for internal and external audits, ensuring timely and accurate provision of required documentation.
• Contribute to financial planning and forecasting activities, particularly around personnel costs and balance sheet projections.
• Manage the cost centre, including recharge mechanisms and reporting.
• Ensure adherence to internal control systems and support the completion of annual Tax CMS and ICS self-assessments.
• Deliver ad hoc financial analysis and support wider finance initiatives as directed by senior leadership.
• Provide collaborative support across the finance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.

• Minimum part qualified CIMA/ACCA/ACA
• Strong financial skillset
• Excellent IT skillset
• Ability to travel to other sites if required

• c. £50,000 DOE
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• 37.5 hour working week Monday to Friday
• Hybrid working - 3 days from home
• Pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Other excellent additional benefits