Financial Accountant (Perm)

Location Wantage
Discipline: Accounting & Finance
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £60000.0
Contact name: Tom Ralph

Contact email: tom.ralph@wh-employment.co.uk
Job ref: 6205
Published: 13 days ago

White Horse Employment is partnering with one of Oxfordshire's most well-known brands, supporting their search for a Financial Accountant. This role offers the opportunity to play a key part in shaping reporting processes, driving efficiency, and supporting wider finance initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead on Inventory Reporting, analysing existing processes, identifying improvements, and developing automated reporting solutions.

  • Managing month-end responsibilities, including the calculation of inventory provisions, review of balance sheet reconciliations, and providing cover across the team.

  • Conduct internal audits to streamline month-end procedures and accounting policies.

  • Transition over time into a broader financial accounting role, owning the month-end close and ensuring technical accuracy across assigned business areas.

About You

  • A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with a few years’ post-qualification experience.

  • Background in a manufacturing environment with knowledge of inventory accounting is crucial.

  • Strong understanding of accounting principles and proven experience improving financial processes.

  • Analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

  • Strong communicator with advanced Excel skills; experience with Power BI and D365 is an advantage.

What’s on Offer
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious finance professional to step into a role with significant scope to shape and develop processes, while gaining exposure to both day-to-day accounting and large-scale transformation projects.

For more information, please apply now and we will be in touch.