Financial Accountant, Durham Your new company We are seeking a detail-oriented and commercially minded Financial Accountant to join a small finance team within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role will play a key part in delivering accurate financial reporting across the group, ensuring compliance, and supporting business decision-making. Your new role Key Responsibilities Preparation of monthly management accounts for the group, including variance analysis and commentary Ownership of the month-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate reporting Preparation and submission of VAT returns, ensuring full compliance with HMRC requirements Support in the preparation of group statutory accounts and consolidation processes Management of prepayments, accruals, and journal postings Balance sheet reconciliations and ongoing monitoring of key control accounts Liaising with operational teams across the manufacturing sites to provide financial insight Assistance with audit proces...