Our client is a fast growing international manufacturing business, with a well established UK operation based in North Essex. The UK Finance team plays a key role in supporting the commercial and operational success of the business.Due to continued growth, they are now looking to recruit a Financial Accountant to strengthen the finance function and support accurate reporting and robust financial controls across the UK entities.Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Financial Accountant will take responsibility for core financial reporting and accounting activities across three UK entities, while also supporting wider finance process improvements.Key Responsibilities includePrepare monthly financial reporting packs for three UK entitiesProduce monthly cashflow forecastsAssist with VAT returns and provide data for Corporation Tax submissionsSupport the annual audit, including audit file preparation and assistance with statutory accountsAssist with annual budget preparationPrepare monthly and annual Office for National Statistics (ONS) submissionsWork closely with the Financial Controller to streamline and improve financial processesProduce ad hoc financial analysis and reports as needed To be successful in this role, you will be part qualified or newly qualified (ACCA, CIMA or ACA) with at least three years'' accounting experience gained in either practice or industry.You will have strong experience using finance systems, with ERP exposure desirable, alongside advanced Micr