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Financial Accountant

Location: Wellington, Somerset (hybrid working available)
Salary: £28,000 - £35,000 (depending on experience and study support)
Type: Permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week)

About the Role

We are looking to appoint a Financial Accountant to join a friendly, high-performing finance team supporting a company that's part of a respected global group. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is part-qualified, or already has solid accounting experience, and who wants a role with real variety and technical scope.

You will be working closely with the Financial Controller, helping to ensure all financial tasks are covered accurately and efficiently across the team. While the core responsibilities are defined, there is flexibility to shape the role in line with your interests and strengths once you start. We need someone who can hit the ground running, work independently, and contribute to process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Support annual audits as well as statutory accounts preparation and liaise with external auditorsHandle VAT returns, other tax compliance and reportingPerform journal entries, reconciliations, month-end and year-end close activitiesAssist in management reporting & financial analysisOversee transactional finance work: accounts payable, expenses, bank postings, and inventory reviewsHelp develop and improve finance systems, processes, controls

About You

Part qualified (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent) or strong track record in a financial accounting roleAt least 2 years' relevant accounting experience preferredAble to reliably commute to the officeComfortable working independently; reliable and proactiveGood Excel & accounting system skills

What's On Offer

Enhanced pension schemeGenerous holiday allowanceCompany bonus schemeEnhanced parental leaveDevelopment and career progression - plenty of technical exposure in a growing businessSupportive team culture; nice balance of independence & collaboration

How to Apply

If you're looking to grow your Accounting career and thrive in a busy, collaborative finance function, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV or for more information contact Stefanie at Butler Rose Finance Recruitment on [email protected]

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Butler Rose is proud to be working with a prestigious organisation in the manufacturing sector to recruit an Assistant Financial Accountant. This role presents a fantastic opportunity for a finance professional eager to expand their expertise in financial accounting, tax, and compliance.

The Role

As an Assistant Financial Accountant, you will join a dedicated Financial Accounting & Tax team, focusing on control and compliance. Key responsibilities include:

Ensuring compliance with the month-end timetable and ledger closures across accounts payable, receivable, fixed assets, and general ledger.Preparing and submitting VAT returns.Reconciling and forecasting intercompany balances.Managing and maintaining fixed asset registers, including creation, disposal, depreciation, and annual verification.Preparing GRNI and balance sheet reconciliations for assigned accounts.Assisting with financial accounting, tax tasks, and supporting wider improvement initiatives.

What We're Looking For

To thrive in this role, you will ideally bring:

Progress towards or completion of an AAT qualificationExperience working in a finance team.Proficiency in Excel, with ERP system knowledge being a plus.A proactive attitude and an ability to adapt to a dynamic work environment.

Key Competencies

You'll excel if you demonstrate:

Collaboration: A team player with a commitment to shared objectives and best practices.Customer Focus: A passion for delivering high-quality outcomes.Flexibility: Ability to adapt to changing business needs.Initiative: Taking ownership and responsibility for your work.

Why Apply?

This role offers a supportive environment to grow and develop your skills in financial accounting and tax. Based in Callington, Cornwall, you will work closely with both internal and external stakeholders, including Site Finance Business Partners, Auditors, Tax Advisors, and HMRC.

If this role is of interest, please apply with a copy of your CV. If you require more info, please contact Matt Jones on [email protected]

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Butler Rose is supporting a fast-growing business in Plymouth to recruit a Financial Accountant on a permanent basis.

This is a key role for the organisation where you will liaise with a wide range of stakeholders in both finance and non-finance.

Key duties will include:

Preparation of financial statementsPoint of contact for external auditInvolvement in forecasting and budgetingVAT returns and corporation taxBusiness partnering with budget holders in non-finance functionsSupport the production of management accountsProduce ad hoc financial reports to inform decision makingProcess implementation

The successful candidate will be a formally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with good technical accounting skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. You will be a strong communicator and enjoy collaborating with a range of people.

This role would equally suit a candidate looking to move from practice into industry, or someone already in industry looking for an exciting challenge.

On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package and the opportunity to work for a high-growth business where you can progress your career.

If you are interested in this Financial Accountant role in Plymouth, please contact Gareth Dagger at Butler Rose Accountancy & Finance Recruitment ASAP.

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Job Title: Interim Financial Accountant

Location: Exeter, Devon

Contract Type: Interim / Fixed Term

Salary: £45-50k

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: 6 months +

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and technically strong Interim Financial Accountant to join our client's dynamic finance team. This is a hands-on role, ideally suited to a qualified accountant with experience in industry or someone making their first move from practice, looking to apply their technical knowledge in a fast-paced and evolving environment.

The successful candidate will oversee the day-to-day accounting operations, ensure accuracy in financial reporting, and support compliance with all relevant accounting standards and statutory regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

Maintain the general ledger, ensuring all financial transactions are accurately recordedReconcile bank and supplier statementsProcess company credit card and petty cash transactionsManage accounts payable and receivablePrepare and post monthly journals in line with reporting deadlinesPerform monthly balance sheet reconciliations across all accountsAssist in the preparation and submission of statutory returns (VAT, CIS, PAYE, corporation tax)Liaise directly with HMRC and Companies HouseSupport the external audit processContribute to the continuous improvement of financial systems and internal controlsUndertake ad-hoc financial reporting and project workShare knowledge and support the wider finance team

Person Specification

ACA or ACCA qualified or equivalentStrong technical knowledge of UK GAAPExperience preparing statutory returns and working with HMRC and Companies HouseSelf-motivated, with a drive to deliver resultsExcellent communication skills - both verbal and writtenOrganised, with the ability to manage multiple prioritiesAnalytical problem-solver with a proactive mindsetHigh attention to detail and accuracyProficient in MS Office (particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

This is a great opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking finance team and make a real impact within a business that values technical excellence and continuous improvement. You'll gain exposure to a wide variety of accounting responsibilities while working alongside professionals who are passionate about delivering high-quality financial reporting.

If you are immediately available and keen to be considered for this temporary financial accountant job in Exeter, Devon, please contact me on [email protected]

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Butler Rose is exclusively recruiting a Financial Accountant for an international business in Exeter.

This is a permanent role with hybrid working where you will be part of a friendly and well-established finance team.

Reporting into the Financial Controller, key duties will include:

Oversee the financial reporting of accounts, including statutory reportingReporting both actuals and forecasted data in a timely manner to ensure accuracy and completionPreparation and review of monthly balance sheet reconciliations to ensure integrity of financial information.VAT ReturnsPreparation of the statutory accountsExternal Audit responsibilitySystem integrationOher ad hoc duties as required

The successful candidate will ideally be formally qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent), or someone at the latter stages of qualifying. You will be organised, able to work to deadlines and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. It would equally suit someone looking to leave practice, or someone currently in industry.

If you are interested in this Financial Accountant role in Exeter, please contact Gareth Dagger at Butler Rose Accountancy & Finance Recruitment ASAP.

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