Financial Accountant

Financial AccountantSalary: up to £70,000Location: NorthamptonHybrid Working: 4 days in the office, 1 day from home We are currently recruiting for an experienced Financial Accountant to join a growing and fast-paced organisation. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive finance team where you can make a real impact while continuing to develop your career. This role will take ownership of acquisition accounting, statutory reporting, and key month-end processes, working closely with stakeholders across the business.The Role:Acquisitions -

• Partner with internal stakeholders to support due diligence and pre-acquisition activities
• Manage post-completion processes and support integration into finance systems
• Take ownership of acquisition accounting, including key agreement clauses
• Continuously improve acquisition processes, driving efficiencies and providing insightful financial analysis

Financial Control -

• Lead the group audit process
• Prepare consolidation entries for management and statutory reporting
• Produce statutory accounts for multiple entities
• Review group balance sheets and ensure accuracy
• Manage regulatory returns and submissions
• Prepare and submit VAT returns
• Support tax compliance and liaise with external advisors where required
• Assist with financial reporting alongside the management accounts team
• Deliver meaningful financial analysis and reporting at entity level
• Provide broader support across the financial control function

About You:

• Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA or equivalent)
• Minimum 3+ years post-qualified experience
• Strong technical accounting and tax knowledge
• Proven experience with acquisition accounting
• Background in both practice and industry/corporate environments preferred
• Experience with financial reporting systems (e.g. CaseWare or similar)
• Advanced Excel skills
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work under pressure
• Strong communication skills, able to engage both financial and non-financial stakeholders
• Self-motivated, driven, and comfortable working cross-functionally
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

What's on Offer:

• up to £70,000 base salary plus bonus
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Additional personal day off
• Wellbeing support and employee assistance programme
• Ongoing career development and progression opportunities
• A collaborative and supportive working environment