Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant
Salary: up to £65,000
Location: Northampton
Hybrid 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

• 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

• 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

• up to £65,000 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

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