LHH Recruitment Solutions are currently supporting a well-established, fast-growing organisation in the recruitment of a Financial Accountant on a permanent basis.

This is a high-impact position supporting the Finance Director, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and enjoys turning complex data into accurate, meaningful financial insight. The role is hands-on, with significant responsibility across month-end, financial accounting, and reporting, and will play a key part in maintaining data integrity while contributing to the ongoing development and sophistication of the finance function.

A strong emphasis is placed on advanced Excel capability, and the successful candidate will demonstrate proven expertise at a high level. You will utilise Excel to drive process improvements and efficiencies, with the opportunity to work closely with the Finance Director on the implementation of new technologies, including AI-driven solutions

Key Responsibilities

• Own and deliver month-end processes across the business and its subsidiaries
• Perform full balance sheet reconciliations
• Manage bank, invoice discounting, and postage reconciliations
• Prepare and post monthly journals, including accruals and prepayments
• Maintain and post fixed asset accounting entries
• Support sales ledger invoicing processes
• Manage customer and supplier rebate accruals, including reporting and analysis
• Prepare and submit VAT returns
• Deliver statutory and regulatory reporting (e.g. ESG, National Statistics)
• Support the Finance Director in strengthening financial controls and governance
• Contribute to the modernisation of finance systems and reporting capabilities

Key skills / experience

• Advanced Excel skills - you must be genuinely highly proficient
• Proven ability to handle high volumes of data quickly and accurately
• Experience in financial accounting and reporting environments
• Comfortable working in a detail-heavy, process-driven role

• Experience improving financial processes, controls, or reporting frameworks
• Qualified Accountants (ACA, ACCA or CIMA), also Qualified by Experience (QBE's)

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working with high volumes of data, and is motivated by the challenge of improving processes and driving efficiencies.

The role is based in Uckfield and is fully office-based (5 days per week).

Salary: circa £50,000