Salary: Up to£40,000
Location: Leicester, LE8
Type: Permanent, Full-time, 5 days in the office

2fawcett is recruiting a Accountant to join an established SME based in Leicester on a permanent basis. This pivotal role is perfect for a proactive finance professional who can independently manage financial processes, streamline procedures, and drive continuous improvements across the finance function.

This is a rare opportunity to build the finance function from the ground up within a established and supportive company. You’ll have full autonomy to shape financial processes, implement best practices, and make a tangible impact on the business’s future success.

What will you get in return?

• Career progression
• Modern, well-located offices
• Free on-site parking
• 33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
• Death in Service Cover
• 10% Employer Pension Contribution

The Role & Responsibilities of the Accountant:

• Management Reporting: Deliver timely monthly management accounts, variance analysis, and weekly P&Ls with clear commentary to support operational decisions.
• Financial Analysis: Conduct in-depth financial analysis to identify trends, support performance improvement, and provide actionable insights.
• Strategic Insight: Provide financial insights to aid senior leadership in strategic planning and decision-making.
• Reconciliations: Oversee balance sheet and bank reconciliations, ensuring timely resolution of reconciling items.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Support annual budgets, planning cycles, and maintain accurate cash flow forecasts.
• Invoice Finance & VAT: Manage invoice finance reconciliations and support VAT return preparation to ensure compliance.
• Month-End Close: Lead month-end close processes, present to senior management team ensure accurate and efficient reporting.

About You:

• Strong process implementation and financial analysis skills are essential.
• Previous experience in a similar role, ideally within a small finance team or in a standalone capacity.
• Formal accounting qualifications are a bonus, but we welcome candidates qualified by experience.
• High level of numeracy and IT literate.
• Proficiency in accounting software.
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes and financial management principles.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills are crucial for maintaining accurate records.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with various stakeholders across the organisation.

If you’re ready to take on a varied and challenging role within a supportive and forward-thinking company, we’d love to hear from you.

Due to the nature of this business, the successful candidate will be required to undergo DBS and reference checks.