Commercial Accountant

Alexander Daniels are recruiting on an exclusive basis on behalf of a valued client for a newly created role within their finance team. This opportunity is suited to an ACCA or CIMA finalist, or a part-qualified accountant, to join an accounts function responsible for delivering accurate reporting, insightful analysis, and operational support across the business. This position offers great hybrid working flexibility and a supportive working environment. The team plays a key role in preparing management accounts, analysing performance, and ensuring balance sheet integrity, while also supporting stakeholders with budgeting and financial understanding. Key Responsibilities • Producing monthly profit & loss accounts across multiple business units • Investigating and analysing variances against budget and forecast • Supporting non-finance stakeholders in understanding financial performance and key drivers • Managing and maintaining operational expenditure systems • Providing support and resolving finance-related queries from operational teams • Producing weekly and monthly KPI reports • Preparing various ad-hoc financial reports and analysis • Completing quarterly VAT returns, including partial exemption calculations • Assisting with budget preparation and processing Person Specification • Strong Excel skills with excellent attention to detail • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently • A proactive approach with a desire to improve finance processes and add value to the business • Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage non-finance stakeholders • Essential: ACCA / CIMA finalist or part-qualified accountant