Financial Accountant

Location: On-site (Manufacturing)
Salary: £47,000

Overview

We're looking for a Financial Accountant to support the delivery of accurate financial reporting and strong controls within a busy manufacturing site. This is a hands-on role with broad exposure across operations, working closely with teams to ensure financial integrity and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain balance sheet integrity through monthly reconciliations, review of accruals and provisions, and timely resolution of outstanding items

Manage invoice issues (blocked/parked), identifying root causes and working cross-functionally to improve processes

Partner with Supply Chain on inventory forecasting and stock provisions, ensuring accuracy and clear understanding of movements

Support delivery of weekly and monthly reporting, including site submissions and performance tracking

Take ownership of VAT processes and coordinate with Group Tax on reporting requirements and queries

Strengthen financial controls across journals, purchase requisitions, and key processes, investigating and challenging discrepancies

Support audit requirements and contribute to year-end activities

Assist with daily billing, key reconciliations (e.g. GRIR), and provide cover for other finance roles when needed

About You

Part-qualified or qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA)

Experience in a manufacturing or operational environment preferred

Strong attention to detail with a proactive, problem-solving approach

Comfortable working cross-functionally and challenging where needed

At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.

By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data