Financial Accountant

Gloucestershire Full-Time £Competitive + Benefits

If you're an experienced Financial Accountant looking for a role with ownership, leadership responsibility and strong visibility across the finance function, this opportunity offers exactly that.

You'll work closely with the Financial Controller, managing a small team and overseeing core financial accounting processes across fixed assets, balance sheet controls, statutory reporting and year-end preparation. This is a varied, hands-on role in a supportive and collaborative finance team.

Why this move stands out

• Direct impact on financial reporting and controls
• Manage and develop a team of Assistant Accountants & Purchase Ledger
• Broad remit covering fixed assets, payroll controls, statutory reporting & audit
• Opportunity to drive improvements and strengthen processes
• Stable, growing business with a strong finance leadership team

Your key focus areas

• Overseeing fixed asset accounting and register maintenance
• Preparing month-end journals including accruals and prepayments
• Completing detailed balance sheet reconciliations (including payroll accounts)
• Managing PSA & P11D submissions and associated reporting
• Supporting the implementation of new accounting standards (e.g., lease reporting)
• Playing a key role in year-end accounts preparation and audit queries
• Completing National Statistics reporting, CT61 submissions and annual returns
• Leading equipment reconciliations and supporting year-end stock take
• Producing analysis and management reporting for leadership
• Day-to-day management of two Assistant Accountants and a Purchase Ledger Administrator
• Providing cover, guidance and support across the finance team when required

What you'll bring

• Fully qualified (CIMA/ACCA) OR strong QBE with 3+ years' experience
• Strong experience across management accounts, treasury or ledger processes
• High attention to detail with an inquisitive, diligent working style
• Confident with Excel and general IT systems (Sage 200 beneficial)
• Proactive, dynamic and able to use initiative in solving problems
• Supportive team player with strong people skills and leadership ability

What's in it for you

• Competitive salary + pension
• Health Cover
• 22 days holiday + bank holidays
• Full-time role (37.5 hours, Mon-Fri)
• Supportive and collaborative finance team
• Opportunities for long-term development

Next Step

If you're ready for a move that gives you more responsibility, progression and client exposure, apply today for a confidential conversation with our specialist consultants here at GMP Recruitment Agency Limited.