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Financial Accountant

Job in Exeter, Devon, EX2, England, UK
Listing for: Hays
Full Time, Seasonal/Temporary position
Listed on 2026-08-18
Job specializations:
  • Finance & Banking
    Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst, Accounting & Finance
  • Accounting
    Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst, Accounting & Finance
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Reference: 4806264

Job d:
Closing date:

Location:

Exeter Salary:
Competitive (per annum)
Job type:
Permanent Working pattern:
Full time Industry: Retail & Consumer Goods / Senior Finance Qualified Company:
Hays Consultant:
Thomas Hayes Hays office:
Exeter — Office G20, Brook House,, Winslade Park Ave, Manor Drive,Phone:
Email: thomas.hayes

Financial Accountant

Location:

Exeter (Hybrid) Salary:
Up to 50,000 per annum

Contract Type:
Open to Temporary-to-Permanent and Permanent Applicants The Organisation Hays are working in partnership with a rapidly growing retail organisation with a strong and expanding online presence, based in Exeter.

Due to continued growth and investment across the business, they are looking to strengthen their finance function with the addition of a Financial Accountant.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic environment where finance plays a key role in supporting commercial and operational decision-making.

The Role As Financial Accountant, you will take ownership of one of the group entities, with responsibility for delivering accurate financial reporting, supporting audits, and managing client funds.

You will also work closely with the Group Financial Controller on group-wide accounting matters and play a key role in ongoing finance transformation and improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities Production of monthly management accounts, including:
Balance sheet reconciliations

Revenue reconciliations

Journal postings

Preparation and submission of VAT returns

Acting as the main point of contact for external auditors for your business unit Ensuring client funds are managed accurately and in line with requirements

Supporting month-end processes across other group entities when required

Assisting with finance projects, including:
Systems improvements and transformation

Strengthening financial controls and processes

Enhancing reporting capabilities

Skills & Experience Required Solid experience of month-end processes and management accounting

Strong understanding of financial controls and process improvement

Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a wider team Strong Excel skills

Desirable

Knowledge of revenue recognition principles

Experience with in software or recurring revenue environments (advantageous)
ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified, or late-stage studier

Why Apply?

Opportunity to join a fast-growing, forward-thinking business

Exposure to group-level finance and transformation projectsA role offering both ownership and variety, with clear impact on the business

Flexible hiring approach – open to interim, temp-to-perm, and permanent candidates #4806264 - Thomas Hayes
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