Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant Location: Bacup – office based Salary: Up to 55k

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