Rutherford Cross is delighted to be partnering with a manufacturing business as it continues its impressive growth journey. This is an exceptional opportunity for a part-qualified accountant to join a dynamic and innovative business at an exciting time in its expansion.

The Opportunity:
Our client has experienced significant growth over the past two years and is now investing in its Finance division. This role offers more than just accounts and administration responsibilities - it provides the chance to play a key role in operational effectiveness while delivering best-in-class service to business stakeholders.

Working alongside the Group Accountant and receiving mentoring from the Chief Financial Officer, the successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of the finance function while contributing to the strategic success of the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Overseeing month-end processes across all subsidiary companies
• Supporting budgeting, and forecasting
• Preparing cash flow reports and balance sheet reconciliations
• Preparing monthly group consolidated accounts
• Handling accruals, prepayments, and deferred/accrued income
• Conducting intercompany reconciliations and bank reconciliations
• Managing core finance functions including Accounts Payable and Receivable
• Preparing monthly VAT returns for the group
• Assisting with year-end and interim reporting, as well as external audits
• Liaising with HMRC and supporting annual risk management reviews

Key Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years experience in a similar role
• Working towards an accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• A proactive, process-driven approach with strong attention to detail
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

The Package & Benefits:

• Salary: up to £40,000
• Up to 10% bonus
• 5% company pension contribution
• 30 days’ annual leave (including public holidays)
• Study support package
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Incapacity benefit
• Cycle to Work Scheme & Tech Scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Please reach out to our consultant Ally Deas for more information - [email protected].

Our client is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.