Gloucestershire Full-Time £Competitive + Benefits
If you're an experienced Financial Accountant looking for a role with ownership, leadership responsibility and strong visibility across the finance function, this opportunity offers exactly that.
You'll work closely with the Financial Controller, managing a small team and overseeing core financial accounting processes across fixed assets, balance sheet controls, statutory reporting and year-end preparation. This is a varied, hands-on role in a supportive and collaborative finance team.
Why this move stands out
- Direct impact on financial reporting and controls
- Manage and develop a team of Assistant Accountants & Purchase Ledger
- Broad remit covering fixed assets, payroll controls, statutory reporting & audit
- Opportunity to drive improvements and strengthen processes
- Stable, growing business with a strong finance leadership team
Your key focus areas
- Overseeing fixed asset accounting and register maintenance
- Preparing month-end journals including accruals and prepayments
- Completing detailed balance sheet reconciliations (including payroll accounts)
- Managing PSA & P11D submissions and associated reporting
- Supporting the implementation of new accounting standards (e.g., lease reporting)
- Playing a key role in year-end accounts preparation and audit queries
- Completing National Statistics reporting, CT61 submissions and annual returns
- Leading equipment reconciliations and supporting year-end stock take
- Producing analysis and management reporting for leadership
- Day-to-day management of two Assistant Accountants and a Purchase Ledger Administrator
- Providing cover, guidance and support across the finance team when required
What you'll bring
- Fully qualified (CIMA/ACCA) OR strong QBE with 3+ years' experience
- Strong experience across management accounts, treasury or ledger processes
- High attention to detail with an inquisitive, diligent working style
- Confident with Excel and general IT systems (Sage 200 beneficial)
- Proactive, dynamic and able to use initiative in solving problems
- Supportive team player with strong people skills and leadership ability
What's in it for you
- Competitive salary + pension
- Health Cover
- 22 days holiday + bank holidays
- Full-time role (37.5 hours, Mon-Fri)
- Supportive and collaborative finance team
- Opportunities for long-term development
Next Step
If you're ready for a move that gives you more responsibility, progression and client exposure, apply today for a confidential conversation with our specialist consultants here at GMP Recruitment Agency Limited.