Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Financial AccountantLocation: Exeter (Hybrid)
Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum
Contract Type: Open to Temporary-to-Permanent and Permanent Applicants
The Organisation
Hays are working in partnership with a rapidly growing retail organisation with a strong and expanding online presence, based in Exeter.
Due to continued growth and investment across the business, they are looking to strengthen their finance function with the addition of a Financial Accountant. This role offers an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic environment where finance plays a key role in supporting commercial and operational decision-making.
The Role
As Financial Accountant, you will take ownership of one of the group entities, with responsibility for delivering accurate financial reporting, supporting audits, and managing client funds.
You will also work closely with the Group Financial Controller on group-wide accounting matters and play a key role in ongoing finance transformation and improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Production of monthly management accounts, including:
- Balance sheet reconciliations
- Revenue reconciliations
- Journal postings
- Preparation and submission of VAT returns
- Acting as the main point of contact for external auditors for your business unit
- Ensuring client funds are managed accurately and in line with requirements
- Supporting month-end processes across other group entities when required
- Assisting with finance projects, including:
- Systems improvements and transformation
- Strengthening financial controls and processes
- Enhancing reporting capabilities
Skills & Experience Required
- Solid experience of month-end processes and management accounting
- Strong understanding of financial controls and process improvement
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a wider team
- Strong Excel skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of revenue recognition principles
- Experience within software or recurring revenue environments (advantageous)
- ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified, or late-stage studier
Why Apply?
- Opportunity to join a fast-growing, forward-thinking business
- Exposure to group-level finance and transformation projects
- A role offering both ownership and variety, with clear impact on the business
- Flexible hiring approach – open to interim, temp-to-perm, and permanent candidates
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