SRG - Financial Accountant

Job Title:

Financial Accountant

Category:

Other

Closing Date:

27/09/2025

Job Title: Financial Accountant

Job type: Permanent

Salary: £47000 - £62000 per annum (depending on experience)

Location: Sedgefield (Hybrid)

SRG is exclusively working with a highly innovative organisation tasked with bringing the UK to the forefront of innovation. We are looking for an experienced Financial Accountant to join a dynamic Finance team, where innovation meets impact. As a Financial Accountant, you’ll be at the heart of financial planning and decision-making, providing expert insights and robust accounting support. You’ll manage financial ledgers, ensure compliance with UK GAAP and Financial Reporting Standards, and contribute to the development of financial systems and policies.

This role offers the opportunity to lead on month-end and year-end processes, engage with external auditors, and deliver high-quality financial reporting that supports strategic business decisions. You’ll work closely with stakeholders across the organisation, helping to drive performance, maintain financial integrity, and support the company’s mission to make a meaningful impact through innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing financial ledgers and tax requirements in line with UK GAAP.
• Leading month-end duties including accruals, prepayments, and intercompany recharges.
• Acting as the primary contact for external auditors during annual audits.
• Preparing and finalising P&L, balance sheets, and consolidated cashflow statements.
• Producing cashflow forecasts and analysing material movements.
• Supporting the year-end audit and R&D tax claim processes.
• Maintaining and improving financial controls and procedures.
• Communicating financial insights across a range of stakeholders.

Requirements

• Degree-level education (or equivalent).
• Qualified in Financial Accounting (e.g. ACCA/ACA).
• Experience in financial accounting and audit practices.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in Excel and financial systems.

It would be great if you also had:

• Relevant post-qualification experience.
• Experience working in industry or with grant funding.
• A management qualification.

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