Accountant

Title: Accountant Salary: Dependent on experience Working Hours: Monday – Friday, Day Shift Location: Loughborough, Leicestershire VH Talent is delighted to be supporting our client, a leading engineering organisation, in the appointment of an experienced Accountant. The successful candidate will join a small, professional Finance Team. The role suits a finance professional with strong experience in both financial analysis and accounting, complemented by excellent Excel skills. This is a rewarding career opportunity to make a meaningful impact while enjoying opportunities for growth and development. Interested to learn more? Apply today! The Accountant Role: * Review and interpret financial data, producing clear and insightful reports. * Maintain compliance with relevant accounting frameworks and regulatory standards, including GAAP, IFRS, and SOX. * Monitor and assess performance trends across revenue, expenditure, and key operational areas to support budgeting and planning activities. * Support period-end close by recording journal adjustments, completing balance sheet reconciliations, and validating ledger balances. * Evaluate existing financial controls and procedures, assisting with audit activities and recommending enhancements where needed. * Ensure timely completion of period-end reporting in line with organisational deadlines. * Develop forecasts, annual budgets, short-term performance updates, and variance analysis for profit and loss reporting. * Undertake additional tasks in line with business requirements. You’ll Need: * Professionally qualified in Accounting (or equivalent), supported by a relevant degree, with ideally at least two years of experience gained after qualification. * Strong capability in Excel, with experience in developing and working with financial forecasting models considered a plus. * Good working knowledge of financial reporting, accounting practices, and control frameworks, with exposure to compliance standards such as GAAP, IFRS, or SOX. * Broad experience across financial analysis, reporting, and accounting, built through roles of increasing complexity and responsibility. * Well-organised, has attention to detail and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. * Demonstrates sound judgement and analytical ability, with confidence in interpreting financial data and resolving issues independently. * Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills, able to present financial concepts clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders. * Competent in Microsoft Office tools and familiar with working with data systems or databases. What’s in it for you: * 33 days annual leave, including bank holidays * Performance related bonus * Competitive company pension scheme * Genuine opportunities for training and career development * Employee engagement initiatives * Early finish on Fridays * Permanent position * Site based role with opportunity to work 1 day from home * Additional employee benefits and perks VH Talent – your Permanent and FTC Recruitment Partner