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Accountant

Job Posted: 4 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Loughborough, Leicestershire

Expire in: 23 days

Job Description

Title: Accountant

Salary: Dependent on experience

Working Hours: Monday – Friday, Day Shift

Location: Loughborough, Leicestershire

VH Talent is delighted to be supporting our client, a leading engineering organisation, in the appointment of an experienced Accountant. The successful candidate will join a small, professional Finance Team. The role suits a finance professional with strong experience in both financial analysis and accounting, complemented by excellent Excel skills. This is a rewarding career opportunity to make a meaningful impact while enjoying opportunities for growth and development.

Interested to learn more? Apply today!

The Accountant Role:

  * Review and interpret financial data, producing clear and insightful reports.

  * Maintain compliance with relevant accounting frameworks and regulatory standards, including GAAP, IFRS, and SOX.

  * Monitor and assess performance trends across revenue, expenditure, and key operational areas to support budgeting and planning activities.

  * Support period-end close by recording journal adjustments, completing balance sheet reconciliations, and validating ledger balances.

  * Evaluate existing financial controls and procedures, assisting with audit activities and recommending enhancements where needed.

  * Ensure timely completion of period-end reporting in line with organisational deadlines.

  * Develop forecasts, annual budgets, short-term performance updates, and variance analysis for profit and loss reporting.

  * Undertake additional tasks in line with business requirements.

You’ll Need:

  * Professionally qualified in Accounting (or equivalent), supported by a relevant degree, with ideally at least two years of experience gained after qualification.

  * Strong capability in Excel, with experience in developing and working with financial forecasting models considered a plus.

  * Good working knowledge of financial reporting, accounting practices, and control frameworks, with exposure to compliance standards such as GAAP, IFRS, or SOX.

  * Broad experience across financial analysis, reporting, and accounting, built through roles of increasing complexity and responsibility.

  * Well-organised, has attention to detail and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

  * Demonstrates sound judgement and analytical ability, with confidence in interpreting financial data and resolving issues independently.

  * Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills, able to present financial concepts clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.

  * Competent in Microsoft Office tools and familiar with working with data systems or databases.

What’s in it for you:

  * 33 days annual leave, including bank holidays

  * Performance related bonus

  * Competitive company pension scheme

  * Genuine opportunities for training and career development

  * Employee engagement initiatives

  * Early finish on Fridays

  * Permanent position

  * Site based role with opportunity to work 1 day from home

  * Additional employee benefits and perks

VH Talent – your Permanent and FTC Recruitment Partner

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