White Horse Employment are delighted to be supporting a highly respected, values-led business with the recruitment of a Financial Accountant to join their Finance team based in Bath.
This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong accountant who enjoys financial control, statutory reporting and maintaining the integrity of financial information. Sitting at the heart of the finance function, you'll take ownership of the month-end process, balance sheet controls and year-end reporting while helping to drive continuous improvement across the wider finance team.
The business has built an outstanding reputation within its industry and continues to invest heavily in its people, offering a collaborative culture, genuine flexibility and a clear commitment to personal development and wellbeing.
Responsibilities
- Own the general ledger and maintain accurate, well-controlled financial records
- Produce monthly management accounts, including financial analysis and balance sheet reporting
- Lead the month-end close process, including journals and accounting adjustments
- Support statutory reporting and act as a key contact throughout the external audit process
- Oversee transactional finance activities and support the development of junior team members
- Assist with budgeting and forecasting, with a focus on cost management
- Strengthen financial controls and drive process improvements across the finance function
- Provide technical support on finance systems and continuous improvement initiatives
About You
- Part-qualified or fully qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA accountant
- Strong financial accounting and month-end reporting experience
- Previous exposure to statutory accounts preparation and external audit processes
- Confident managing balance sheet controls and complex reconciliations
- Strong Excel and financial systems experience
- Previous experience supervising, mentoring or supporting junior team members
This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected and values-driven organisation that genuinely invests in its people. You'll enjoy a broad and varied role with real ownership, exposure to senior stakeholders and the chance to play a key part in maintaining and improving the finance function. In return, you'll benefit from a collaborative and supportive culture, hybrid and flexible working, excellent wellbeing initiatives and genuine opportunities for long-term development and progression.