Divisional Accountant

Your new company Hays Accountancy & Finance are exclusively partnering with an established, successful and well‑known global manufacturing group in Herefordshire to recruit a dynamic & driven Reporting Accountant.

An interesting and progressive accounting position which will play a vital role in analysing financial performance, interrogating financial data, business partnering with stakeholders across the group along with monthly reporting.

This progressive accounting role will offer the option for global travel with the business if wanted, giving you exposure and influence across the group at all levels.

Genuine progression to a Financial Controller role if wanted.

Best suited to an ambitious, part‑qualified/qualified accountant seeking career development, open to both finance professionals from industry and accountancy practice.

Remote/office hybrid working hours and a study package for financial qualification if applicable.

• Support group pack preparation, monthly reporting, and perform analytical reviews on budgets, monthly results and business plans.
• Assist with forecasting reviews, reviewing overheads monthly with stakeholders across the group, and support continuous improvement initiatives/projects.
• Support the balance sheet review process, audit preparation, strengthening financial controls and highlighting key emerging risks/opportunities.
• Play a key role in financial integration of new businesses into the group, coordinating post‑acquisition integration with senior management, reviewing group statutory packs, annual budgeting and strategic plan consolidation for group reporting.

• Some experience in a similar position; fully qualified CIMA/ACCA/ACA or working towards completion of a finance qualification.
• Experience with management reporting including preparation of management accounts, knowledge of various accounting systems, and strong MS Excel skills.
• Strong communication skills to partner internally/externally at all levels; keen to learn, progress and develop.
• Experience managing workloads and meeting deadlines within a fast‑paced and changing environment.
• Experience with Power BI, SAP and working within a large multi‑site manufacturing group would be advantageous but not essential.

• Salary between £45,000 - £55,000 per annum, depending on experience, based in Herefordshire.
• Remote/office hybrid working is offered, a profit‑related bonus scheme up to 15% annually, a contributory pension scheme, 4× salary life assurance, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, a holiday buy/sell scheme.
• Study support for financial qualification is applicable.
• Discounted health care and further group benefits.
• Opportunity for global travel if wanted, and genuine career progression.

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