Financial Accountant
Posted 1 day ago by Seymour John
£55,000 Per year
Fixed-Term
Hybrid
Wolverhampton, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Financial Accountant role is a 12-month fixed-term contract based in Wolverhampton, focusing on technical accounting tasks within a leading manufacturing business. The position involves collaboration with the Financial Controller and finance team to ensure accurate reporting and compliance. Candidates should ideally be fully qualified accountants or experienced QBE applicants with a strong financial accounting background. This role offers exposure to a dynamic environment during an ERP transition.
Key Responsibilities:
- Group month-end reporting
- Treasury management and cash forecasting
- Intercompany transactions and reconciliations
- Foreign exchange (FX) accounting
- Transfer pricing compliance
- Fixed asset accounting
- R&D spend tracking and tax credit claims
- Support with strengthening and embedding internal controls
Key Skills:
- Fully qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) preferred — QBE applicants welcomed with relevant experience
- Prior experience in manufacturing or industrial sectors beneficial but not essential
- Hands-on, proactive approach with the ability to hit the ground running
- Available to start immediately or on short notice (up to 4 weeks)
Salary (Rate): £55,000 yearly
City: Wolverhampton
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: fixed-term
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Financial Accountant (12-month FTC)
Location: Wolverhampton (Hybrid)
Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 + Benefits
Start: Immediate or up to 4 weeks' notice
We’re currently supporting a leading manufacturing business based in Wolverhampton in their search for a Financial Accountant to join their team on a 12-month fixed-term contract . This role is a backfill for a key team member who has been seconded to a major ERP implementation project.
We’re ideally looking for a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) , but we are also open to experienced QBE applicants with a strong technical background in financial accounting.
The Role
As Financial Accountant, you’ll take ownership of a range of technical accounting tasks, working closely with the Financial Controller and wider finance team to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
Key responsibilities include:
- Group month-end reporting
- Treasury management and cash forecasting
- Intercompany transactions and reconciliations
- Foreign exchange (FX) accounting
- Transfer pricing compliance
- Fixed asset accounting
- R&D spend tracking and tax credit claims
- Support with strengthening and embedding internal controls
This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a complex, international manufacturing environment and build valuable experience in technical finance areas.
What We’re Looking For
Fully qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) preferred — QBE applicants welcomed with relevant experience
Prior experience in manufacturing or industrial sectors beneficial but not essential
Hands-on, proactive approach with the ability to hit the ground running
Available to start immediately or on short notice (up to 4 weeks)
What’s on Offer
Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 (depending on experience)
Benefits package
Hybrid working
Exposure to a dynamic, ERP-transitioning environment
Apply now or contact us directly for more information.