Escape Recruitment Services are partnering with our client, a successful manufacturing company with exciting plans for the future. Are you a part-qualified accountant looking for a role that's way more than just number-crunching? Do you want to be part of a growing, dynamic company where finance is at the heart of big decisions? Are you looking for a role that will really catapult your accounts experience and career? Working closely with the CFO and Group Accountant, you'll be responsible for the following: Running month-end processes for all subsidiary companies Preparing monthly group consolidated accounts and VAT returns Managing accounts payable & receivable Overseeing in-house payroll, including overtime and salary sacrifice schemes Accruals, prepayments, intercompany reconciliations, and bank reconciliations Cashflow reporting & balance sheet reconciliations Supporting annual budgeting, forecasting & R&D claims Assisting with year-end reporting and audits Supporting HMRC compliance The Ideal Candidate: Previous experience in a similar varied role such as Bookkeeper, Management Accountant, Finance Assistant, Assistant Accountant Actively working towards your ACCA/CIMA professional qualification Strong IT and MS Excel skills and ideally Xero Great communication skills - both written and verbal A sharp eye for detail and a proactive approach Ability to juggle and meet deadlines within a fast-paced environment