Financial Accountant

Contract: Part time

Hours: 20 per week

We are looking for a proactive and commercially minded Financial Accountant to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced finance professional to take ownership of key accounting activities, provide valuable financial insights, and help shape efficient financial processes across the business.

Key Responsibilities-

• Prepare monthly management accounts, financial reports, and cash flow forecasts.
• Manage sales and purchase ledgers, bank reconciliations, credit control, and payroll.
• Oversee VAT returns, statutory submissions, and compliance with HMRC requirements.
• Support year-end accounts, external audits, and financial planning.
• Analyse financial performance, investigate variances, and identify opportunities to improve processes and controls.

What We're Looking For-

• ACCA, ACA, CIMA, or equivalent accounting qualification.
• 3–5 years' experience in financial or management accounting.
• Strong knowledge of UK accounting standards, VAT, and statutory compliance.
• Proficiency in Sage or similar accounting software and advanced Excel skills.
• A detail-oriented, analytical, and organised approach, with strong communication skills and the confidence to work to tight deadlines.

When you join MPA Recruitment, you’ll benefit from:

• Full holiday pay
• Weekly pay
• 24/7 consultant support
• Support throughout the onboarding process
• CV writing assistance
• First refusal on new vacancies in your preferred area and sector once registered

Desirable

Experience in manufacturing or production, cost accounting, stock control, or multi-currency transactions would be an advantage.

If you're ready to take ownership, make an impact, and contribute to the continued success of our business, we'd love to hear from you.