Financial Accountant
Penrith, Cumbria (Hybrid Working Available)
Up to £37,000 + Excellent Benefits
Full-Time | Permanent
I'm exclusively partnering with a well-established values-led organisation in Cumbria to appoint an experienced finance professional into a key senior finance position.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation where finance plays a critical role in supporting operational excellence, strategic growth, and long-term sustainability.
My client is seeking a technically strong Financial Accountant with proven experience in ERP systems, financial controls, and process improvement to support the continued development of their finance function.
The Opportunity
Working closely with senior leadership, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing financial systems, driving automation, delivering insightful analysis, and supporting strategic decision-making across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the development, optimisation, and ongoing management of the organisation's ERP/accounting system
- Identify and implement automation opportunities across core finance processes, including reconciliations, payment runs, and purchase ledger workflows
- Produce high-quality financial analysis, reporting, and management information for senior stakeholders
- Support budgeting, forecasting, financial consolidations, and strategic planning
- Strengthen internal controls, governance, and audit readiness
- Support statutory reporting and regulatory compliance
- Drive continuous improvement across finance processes, systems, and reporting frameworks
About You
To be successful, you will likely have:
- Significant experience in a Assistant Financial Accountant, Assistant Management Accountant, Senior Finance Officer, or similar role
- Strong experience with ERP/accounting systems, including implementation, optimisation, or systems improvement
- Experience with Sage or similar cloud-based finance platforms
- Excellent analytical skills and the ability to present financial data clearly to stakeholders
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- A proactive approach with a passion for process improvement and operational efficiency
Experience in a complex, multi-site, regulated, or service-led environment would be advantageous.
What's on Offer?
- Competitive salary and pension package
- Hybrid working opportunities
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Health and wellbeing benefits
- The opportunity to lead finance transformation within an organisation making a genuine impact
- Modern offices in the Penrith area with excellent transport links
If interested, please contact Business Manager Nathan Baillie at Butler Rose for more information.
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Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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