White Horse Employment are proud to be partnering with a private equity-backed, fast-growing business based in Swindon on the recruitment of a Financial Accountant. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team supporting ambitious expansion plans. You’ll play a key role in shaping the transactional finance function while driving statutory compliance, audit readiness, and process improvement.
What you’ll be doing
- Manage statutory accounts support, VAT, corporation tax, and audit compliance
- Deliver cashflow forecasting and collaborate with commercial, operations, and central teams
- Drive process improvements and automation across finance operations
- Support audits with comprehensive documentation and proactive issue resolution
- Lead and develop the transactional finance team, overseeing Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Treasury/Cash Management
- Ensure accurate, timely processing of payments and collections while maintaining strong controls and monitoring KPIs
- Partner with senior stakeholders to provide insight, challenge, and operational support
About You
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with strong experience in statutory accounts, audit, and treasury
- Experience managing or supporting a transactional finance team
- Confident dealing with auditors and maintaining compliance with UK financial regulations
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work across multiple priorities
- Excellent organisational skills, with a focus on accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement
This is a fantastic opportunity for a finance professional to take ownership of a key function in a rapidly expanding business, supporting growth, improving processes, and driving operational excellence.