Accountant, Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst

Location: Wilmslow (Fully Office-Based)

Salary: Up to £45,000 DOE+ discretionary annual bonus

Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:30 (37.5 hours per week)

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Accountant to join a growing specialist lender based in Wilmslow.

Working closely with the CFO and Management Accountant, you will support core accounting processes, take ownership of key reconciliations and journal postings, and contribute to delivering high-quality financial information that supports decision‑making across the business.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with data, takes pride in accuracy, and is keen to develop both technically and commercially within a supportive environment.

• Support the month‑end close process, ensuring deadlines are met
• Prepare and post journals accurately and efficiently
• Complete detailed balance sheet reconciliations
• Review funding and loan‑level data to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Assist with the preparation of financial reports for senior stakeholders
• Support external audits by providing required documentation and analysis
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and strengthen financial controls
• Maintain a strong focus on data integrity across all financial activities

• Experience with end‑to‑end transactions and month‑end processes
• Strong understanding of accounting principles
• Fully or part‑qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) – desirable
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial data
• Ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines under pressure
• Experience in specialist lending – desirable, not essential

• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing to 25 days after one year of service)
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Westfield Health cash plan
• 24‑hour colleague assistance programme
• Birthday day off
• Give Back day
• Additional time off for key family events
• Regular team social events
• Office located close to Wilmslow train station

This is a well‑established and growing finance business specialising in short‑term property lending across residential, semi‑commercial, and commercial sectors. The company is known for its flexible and relationship‑focused approach, with ambitious growth plans across the UK.