Financial Accountant

Financial AccountantLocation: Exeter (Hybrid)\n\nSalary: Up to £50,000 per annum\n\nContract Type: Open to Temporary-to-Permanent and Permanent Applicants\n\nThe Organisation\n\nHays are working in partnership with a rapidly growing retail organisation with a strong and expanding online presence, based in Exeter.\n\nDue 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.\n\nThe Role\n\nAs 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.\nYou 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.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nProduction of monthly management accounts, including: \nBalance sheet reconciliations\nRevenue reconciliations\nJournal postings\nPreparation and submission of VAT returns\nActing as the main point of contact for external auditors for your business unit\nEnsuring client funds are managed accurately and in line with requirements\nSupporting month-end processes across other group entities when required\nAssisting with finance projects, including: \nSystems improvements and transformation\nStrengthening financial controls and processes\nEnhancing reporting capabilities\nSkills & Experience Required\n\nSolid experience of month-end processes and management accounting\nStrong understanding of financial controls and process improvement\nAbility to work independently while contributing effectively to a wider team\nStrong Excel skills\nDesirable\n\nKnowledge of revenue recognition principles\nExperience within software or recurring revenue environments (advantageous)\nACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified, or late-stage studier\nWhy Apply?\n\nOpportunity to join a fast-growing, forward-thinking business\nExposure to group-level finance and transformation projects\nA role offering both ownership and variety, with clear impact on the business\nFlexible hiring approach - open to interim, temp-to-perm, and permanent candidatesHays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)