Financial Accountant

Overview

Financial Accountant | Manufacturing | Wakefield | £45,000 - £55,000 | Hybrid (4 days office, 1 day WFH)

I am exclusively partnering with a leading manufacturing business based in Wakefield, who are looking for a talented and ambitious Financial Accountant to join their finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a finalist or newly qualified accountant to take ownership of a broad range of responsibilities while developing their career in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

• Deliver accurate month-end management accounts and support timely reporting.
• Prepare and analyse P&L statements and produce the monthly management accounts pack.
• Manage accruals, prepayments, and oversee the business unit's fleet accounting.
• Ensure compliance with government national statistics reporting requirements.
• Provide insightful analysis and commentary to support decision-making.
• Support the year-end audit process, liaising with auditors as required.
• Assist with budget preparation, review, and sign-off.
• Identify and implement process improvements across financial operations.

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA finalist or newly qualified accountant.
• Strong Excel skills, with the ability to manipulate and interpret complex data.
• Proactive, eager to learn, and motivated to build a long-term career in finance.
• A natural problem solver with a genuine passion for process improvement.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships across the business.

• Competitive salary between £45,000 - £55,000, depending on experience.
• Hybrid working: 4 days on-site in Wakefield, 1-day WFH.
• A supportive team culture focused on development and progression.
• The opportunity to make a real impact in a growing manufacturing business.

If you're a driven and ambitious Financial Accountant looking for your next challenge in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, please get in touch today -  or on