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Accountant | York | -45,000 to -55,000 plus benefits

A growing SME is looking to appoint a qualified accountant to take ownership of its finance function.

The business is well-funded and entering a sustained growth phase, with clear plans to scale significantly over the next five years. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this role offers a high level of exposure to both the financial and operational aspects of the business.

This is a broad, hands-on position with responsibility for both day-to-day finance and supporting the wider business.

You will be responsible for:

• Managing core finance activities
• Producing timely and accurate management information
• Supporting cashflow planning and financial control
• Providing insight into costs, projects and performance
• Improving processes and supporting the development of systems
• Working closely with the Managing Director on financial operations and growth pans
• Systems and process improvements

Key skills and experience:

• Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
• Comfortable taking ownership in a standalone role
• Practical, with a willingness to be involved at all levels
• Commercially aware and able to support decision-making
• Interested in being part of a growing business over the medium term

Opportunity:

• Direct reporting line to the Managing Director
• Backed by investment and positioned for growth
• Small team, with a focus on efficiency and accountability
• Opportunity to develop the role as the business expands