Financial Accountant
Salary: £60,000 - £70,000
Location: Northamptonshire - Hybrid

Morgan McKinley are proud to be working with a fast-paced, growing business based in Northamptonshire. This exciting opportunity is ideal for a qualified accountant who thrives in a dynamic environment and is looking to take ownership of key financial processes including acquisition accounting, statutory reporting, and contract management.

Overview

The Financial Accountant will play a pivotal role in the finance team, supporting both group-level reporting and business integration activities. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality financial outputs and supporting continuous improvement across finance operations.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Control:

Assist with the group audit process and statutory reporting

Prepare consolidation entries for both management and statutory accounts

Review and reconcile balance sheet accounts across group entities

Manage all VAT returns and ensure compliance with FCA submissions

Support external tax advisors and manage internal tax compliance

Collaborate with the management accounts team to enhance reporting and analysis

Provide meaningful financial analysis at practice/unit level

Oversee contract management and perform annual reconciliations

Contribute to process improvements across the wider finance team

Ideal Candidate Profile

Fully qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA)

Strong technical knowledge with experience in statutory accounts and consolidations

Proven experience in either practice or industry

Strong communication skills with the ability to work across departments

Advanced Excel skills

Comfortable presenting financial decisions and analysis to a range of stakeholders