Full job descriptionFinancial Accountant
Location: Lancing
Salary: £55-65,000
Take ownership of a broad Financial Accountant role where you’ll play a key part in delivering accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong controls, and supporting strategic business decision-making across both local and Group functions.
You’ll enjoy a varied position with exposure to senior stakeholders across various teams. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your technical accounting expertise while working within a collaborative environment that values accuracy, continuous improvement and professional growth.
You’ll gain hands-on involvement in statutory reporting, audit management, group reporting and regulatory compliance. The role offers the opportunity to influence processes, improve controls and help shape efficient financial operations.
Working closely with internal and Group stakeholders, you’ll have visibility across the wider business and the chance to contribute directly to financial performance, reporting quality and operational effectiveness.
What you’ll do
*Lead month-end close activities, ensuring financial transactions are accurately recorded, reporting deadlines are met, and outputs are complete, controlled and audit-ready. Prepare and review journals, accruals, prepayments, provisions and balance sheet reconciliations while maintaining the integrity of the general ledger.

*Produce accurate management accounts, monitor cash positions, foreign exchange exposure and key performance indicators, and support working capital management through cash flow reporting and forecasting.

*Deliver group reporting requirements, support statutory accounts preparation, coordinate internal and external audits, and ensure compliance with tax, regulatory and non-financial reporting obligations including external submissions.

What you’ll need
*Recognised professional accounting qualification (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent).
*Minimum three years’ post-qualification experience within an industry environment.
*Up-to-date knowledge of IFRS and the ability to apply accounting standards in a commercial setting.
*Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modelling and management reporting.
*Proven ability to identify and implement process improvements with minimal supervision.
*Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
*Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
*Experience preparing management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations.
*Ability to manage multiple deadlines within a controlled financial reporting environment.
Desirable:
*Understanding of financial statement disclosure requirements and presentation.
*Internal or external audit experience.
About the company
This organisation is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where every voice matters. Bringing together diverse thinkers and doers, they foster a collaborative environment where employees are supported to develop their careers, contribute meaningfully and find their place within the business.
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