We are looking for a newly qualified ACA or CA to join our finance team as a Financial Accountant, ideal for someone looking to make their first move into industry. This role is well-suited to someone with strong audit and financial reporting experience, eager to apply their skills in a commercial setting.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will play a key role in supporting the month-end close, financial reporting, and statutory audit processes - while gaining experience in a fast-paced, PE-backed environment.

• Assist with monthly close processes, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations

• Support the preparation of financial statements and internal management reports

• Coordinate with external auditors and prepare audit deliverables

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards (UK GAAP/IFRS) and internal policies

• Maintain and review balance sheet reconciliations and identify areas for improvement

• Support VAT returns and corporation tax submissions with advisors

• Contribute to ongoing finance projects including systems enhancements, controls improvements, and acquisition integration

• Work closely with the Financial Controller on ad hoc financial analysis and reporting

• Newly qualified ACA (UK) or CA(SA), ideally from a Big 4 or mid-tier audit firm

• Strong technical grounding in financial reporting and audit

• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy

• Proactive, self-motivated, and eager to learn in a commercial finance role

• Strong Excel skills; experience with accounting software or ERP systems a plus

• A collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced, high-change environment

• Ambition to grow and progress within a high-performing finance team

• Competitive salary and benefits

• Hybrid working (2 days/week in our office)

• Mentorship from experienced finance leaders

• Exposure to a fast-moving, PE-backed environment

• Opportunities to develop and progress as the business scales

• A supportive, ambitious, and collaborative culture