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