Job Description

A fantastic opportunity for a qualified accountant to accelerate their career with one of the region's most high-profile and progressive employers.
This organisation offers an outstanding platform for professional development, with exposure to complex finance environments and a benefits package that includes hybrid and flexible working, generous holiday entitlement, bonus scheme, annual pay review, enhanced pension contributions, and life assurance.
The role
Reporting to the Regional Finance Director, you will:

• Lead and develop a small team within the general ledger and reporting function.
• Take ownership of the balance sheet reconciliation process, ensuring strong controls and integrity.
• Act as a key contact for external auditors on all balance sheet matters.
• Deliver clear visibility of financial performance by developing and presenting KPIs.
• Prepare regular UK cash flow projections and align these with balance sheet and cash flow forecasts.
• Oversee financial control, governance, and monitoring of capital investment projects, including ROI analysis.
• Support decision-making on IT expenditure and investment through robust business case evaluation.

The person
We are looking for an ACA/ACCA qualified accountant who can demonstrate:

• Experience of operating at a senior level within a large, complex organisation.
• Strong technical grounding in statutory and commercial compliance.
• A proven ability to manage budgets and maintain high levels of financial control.
• Excellent IT and analytical skills, with the ability to turn data into clear insights.

This role represents a rare chance to join a high-performing business where you will gain exposure, influence, and opportunities that few organisations can match.
(There may also be an opportunity for a temporary-to-permanent engagement if this works for the right candidate)

Skills Required