Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant

Burton upon Trent

£28,000 - £35,000 + Benefits + Study Support

A well-established manufacturing business based in Burton upon Trent is looking to recruit a Financial Accountant to join their finance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional currently studying towards, or newly qualified in, AAT who is looking to develop their career within a supportive and growing manufacturing environment.

Working closely with the Financial Controller, you'll gain exposure across management accounts, payroll, reporting, inventory, budgeting and finance projects including a future ERP implementation.

• Month‑end accounts preparation and journals
• Preparation of accruals and prepayments
• Monthly reporting to Group
• Maintaining Cap-Ex project ledger
• Inventory reconciliations and costing analysis
• Supporting payroll processing and pension administration
• VAT returns preparation
• Assisting with budgets and year‑end audit
• Supporting sales ledger, purchase ledger and cashbook functions
• Supporting future ERP implementation projects

• Studying towards or newly AAT qualified
• Experience with in a finance team preparing monthly reporting
• Confident Excel user
• Strong organisation and communication skills
• Positive, hands‑on approach and willingness to learn

• £28,000 - £35,000 salary
• Study support package available
• Pension scheme
• Health insurance
• Death in service benefit
• Long‑term career development opportunities

If you're looking for a varied finance role within a stable manufacturing business where you can continue developing your qualifications and experience, we'd love to hear from you.