Cedar is partnering with a growing and acquisitive PE-backed business to appoint an Interim Financial Accountant to support the finance team…
Financial Accountant Location: Bacup – office based Salary: Up to 58k
A well-established UK manufacturing business with a long trading history and ambitious growth plans is seeking a hands on Financial Accountant.
Following recent investment and a period of transformation, the business is entering an exciting phase of growth and operational development. This role offers the opportunity to play a key part in strengthening financial reporting, improving processes, and supporting wider business change initiatives.
Reporting to the Financial Controller, the successful candidate will take responsibility for financial reporting, management accounts preparation, nominal ledger maintenance, and supporting continuous improvement across the finance function.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare monthly management accounts including P&L, balance sheet and cash flow reporting, with analysis of variances against budget.
Maintain the general ledger, including journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.
Manage month-end close processes and ensure accurate financial cut-off.
Prepare and submit VAT, payroll and CIS returns in line with UK compliance requirements.
Support statutory accounts preparation and liaise with external auditors and advisers.
Maintain fixed asset registers and depreciation schedules.
Assist with cash flow forecasting and treasury activities.
Support budgeting and forecasting processes with financial analysis and insight.
Help improve financial controls, systems and reporting processes.
Provide ad hoc financial analysis to support commercial decision-making.
Essential Skills & Experience
Previous experience within an SME environment
Strong understanding of financial accounting, month-end processes and balance sheet reconciliations
High level of integrity and discretion with confidential information.
ACCA, CIMA or ACA qualified – QBE would be considered
Our local Lancashire Axon Moore team recruit all accounting and finance roles from CFO to transactional finance on both a temporary and permanent basis. For more information about this role or our wider team, please contact Rebecca on or
Neutral 2–4 sentence summary of what working at this company is like, drawn from public reviews and press coverage. Tone, collaboration style, pace, benefits highlights.
Cedar is partnering with a growing and acquisitive PE-backed business to appoint an Interim Financial Accountant to support the finance team…
Michael Page are supporting a long-standing client based in Leeds in their search for a Financial Accountant to join their technical account…
Financial Accountant will be joining the Finance team within a large and complex charity organisation until the end of November with hybrid…
Financial Accountant will be joining the Finance team within a large and complex charity organisation for 6 months. The role Financial Acc…
Financial Accountant will be joining the Finance team within a large and complex charity organisation for 6 months. The role Financial Acc…
Financial Accountant will be joining the Finance team within a large and complex charity organisation for 6 months. The role Financial Acc…