Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant

£40,000 – £45,000 DOE | Hybrid (3 days office / 2 WFH)

We are an established, values-led food manufacturing business producing award-winning free-from products. With an inclusive and supportive culture, we believe people matter and that every role contributes to shared success.

We are now seeking a hands-on Financial Accountant to join our finance team. This is a varied and practical role, ideal for someone who enjoys being close to the detail while supporting the wider financial performance of the business.

The role

You will take ownership of day-to-day finance operations, including cash flow management, payroll, and month-end reporting.

Responsibilities include:

Managing daily bank reconciliations and cash flow forecasting
Processing sales data from Shopify and maintaining KPI reports
Maintaining sales and purchase ledgers in Quick Books
Posting and allocating payments, credit notes, and VAT returns
Producing weekly cash flow and collections reports
Chasing customer payments and responding to finance queries
Managing payroll, including timesheets, wages, pensions, and HMRC submissions
Handling banking activities such as supplier payments, wages, and international payments
Supporting Sales Invoice Finance and Trade Finance facilities
Completing month-end processes including accruals, prepayments, reconciliations, and management accounts
Supporting year-end accounts and liaising with external accountants and auditors
About you

You’ll be confident, organised, and comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment:

Previous experience as a Financial Accountant or in a similar role
Strong knowledge of bookkeeping, reconciliations, and month-end accounting
Experience using accounting software (Quick Books preferred)
Payroll experience with a good understanding of PAYE and pensions

Experience with trade and invoice finance facilities
Strong Excel and financial reporting skills
High attention to detail and a proactive, problem-solving approach
What’s on offer

Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 DOE
28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days from home)
Private medical insurance after qualifying period
Statutory pension contribution