Financial Accountant

Reed Finance are delighted to be partnering with a large, values-driven organisation to recruit a qualified Financial Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional to join a complex, multi-entity organisation with a strong social purpose and a commitment to making a positive impact within communities across the UK. Reporting to a senior finance leader, you will play a key role in financial reporting, statutory accounts preparation, audit management, tax compliance, and month-end reporting.

You will work closely with operational and senior leadership teams, providing financial insight and support to help drive business performance and strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities Lead the preparation of monthly management accounts, including profit and loss, balance sheet and budget versus forecast analysis. Assist in the preparation of statutory accounts across multiple legal entities, ensuring compliance with UK accounting standards and relevant reporting frameworks. Support the year-end audit process, liaising with external auditors and preparing supporting schedules and documentation. Manage balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy, completeness and strong financial controls.

Oversee tax compliance activities including VAT, payroll-related taxes and year-end reporting obligations. Ensure the integrity of financial records through robust accounting policies and processes. Manage intercompany accounting activities, ensuring balances are reconciled and settled appropriately. Support month-end close activities including accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, payroll and other key accounting areas. Work collaboratively with finance and operational stakeholders to provide meaningful financial information and commercial support.

Identify and implement process improvements to enhance reporting efficiency and control. Contribute to finance systems development and continuous improvement initiatives. To be successful in this role, you will possess: ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification. Previous experience within a Financial Accountant, Management Accountant or similar role. Strong technical accounting knowledge and understanding of UK financial reporting requirements.

Experience of statutory accounts preparation and external audit processes. Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail. A proactive and solutions-focused approach. The ability to influence and build relationships across a range of stakeholders. Experience working within a multi-entity or complex organisational structure would be advantageous.