Financial Accountant
Salary: up to £70,000
Location: Northampton
Hybrid Working: 4 days in the office, 1 day from home

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Financial Accountant to join a growing and fast-paced organisation. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive finance team where you can make a real impact while continuing to develop your career.

This role will take ownership of acquisition accounting, statutory reporting, and key month-end processes, working closely with stakeholders across the business.

The Role:

Acquisitions -
*Partner with internal stakeholders to support due diligence and pre-acquisition activities
*Manage post-completion processes and support integration into finance systems
*Take ownership of acquisition accounting, including key agreement clauses
*Continuously improve acquisition processes, driving efficiencies and providing insightful financial analysis

Financial Control -
*Lead the group audit process
*Prepare consolidation entries for management and statutory reporting
*Produce statutory accounts for multiple entities
*Review group balance sheets and ensure accuracy
*Manage regulatory returns and submissions
*Prepare and submit VAT returns
*Support tax compliance and liaise with external advisors where required
*Assist with financial reporting alongside the management accounts team
*Deliver meaningful financial analysis and reporting at entity level
*Provide broader support across the financial control function

About You:

*Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA or equivalent)
*Minimum 3+ years post-qualified experience
*Strong technical accounting and tax knowledge
*Proven experience with acquisition accounting
*Background in both practice and industry/corporate environments preferred
*Experience with financial reporting systems (e.g. CaseWare or similar)
*Advanced Excel skills
*Excellent attention to detail and ability to work under pressure
*Strong communication skills, able to engage both financial and non-financial stakeholders
*Self-motivated, driven, and comfortable working cross-functionally
*Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

What’s on Offer:

*up to £70,000 base salary plus bonus
*25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
*Additional personal day off
*Wellbeing support and employee assistance programme
*Ongoing career development and progression opportunities
*A collaborative and supportive working environment