Counted Recruitment

About the Business A fantastic opportunity to join a well-established service organisation based in Shrewsbury as a Commercial Reporting Accountant . Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, this is a genuinely influential role where you will play a critical part in shaping the long-term financial sustainability of the business. Alongside core financial accounting responsibilities, you will lead the financial planning and business plan modelling that underpins major strategic decisions - making this a broad, varied and rewarding position within a friendly, supportive finance team. Main Duties As a Commercial Reporting Accountant , your main duties include: Take ownership of the business plans that underpin long-term financial sustainability, producing robust analysis, modelling and forecasting to guide strategic decision-making Produce monthly management accounts, including profit & loss, balance sheet and supporting schedules, with insightful commentary and analysis Maintain rolling monthly forecasts and prepare capital reporting, fixed asset and stock tracking to support depreciation charges Lead the year-end process, delivering both management and statutory accounts Manage tax compliance across VAT, Corporation Tax and PAYE/NIC, including VAT return workings and associated reconciliations Partner with operational and development colleagues to build annual business plans, prepare quarterly forecasts and monitor spend against plan for Board-level reporting Complete monthly reconciliations across key balance sheet control accounts (such as GRNI, VAT and payroll) and own the monthly close process Prepare monthly cash flow statements and help control expenditure across the organisation Support the annual budgeting and business plan refresh, providing scenario planning and modelling Oversee rent and service charge setting, including the annual rent-setting cycle Act as a key point of contact for internal and external auditors, supporting the Head of Finance through statutory reporting and audit Line manage, develop and support a Financial Accounts Assistant Champion strong financial governance and take a proactive approach to risk management Location / Office / Culture The role is hybrid , with 3 days in the office based in Shrewsbury and the remainder worked from home. You will join a close-knit, supportive finance team within a values-driven not-for-profit, where your work makes a genuine and lasting difference to the local community. What We Are Looking For The ideal candidate will have: ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified - ideally fully qualified, though candidates qualified by experience will be considered Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and translate it into clear, actionable insight (essential) Strong Excel skills are essential Confidence producing end-to-end management and statutory accounts Why Join the business Hybrid working with 3 days in the office Be part of a not-for-profit where your work has real social impact A broad, influential role with genuine variety and the chance to shape strategic decisions Supportive finance team and leadership Generous holidays - 28 days rising to 32 with service, plus bank holidays and Christmas day About Us We are a local accountancy recruitment specialist. We appreciate that roles are often online for a long period of time. If you want to check if this role is still live or just want more details before applying, call us directly. Ref: VL73234

About the Business A brilliant opportunity to join a well-known retail business based in Cheltenham as a Finance Assistant , paying £27,000 - £32,000 . This is a fast-paced, hands-on role within a respected and growing brand, offering hybrid working and a genuine chance to broaden your finance experience as part of a busy, supportive team. Main Duties: As a Finance Assistant, your main duties include: Handling a steady, high volume of incoming supplier invoices and making sure each one is processed accurately and on time Taking ownership of the finance inbox and responding promptly to queries from both suppliers and customers Building and running supplier payment runs, then reconciling these against supplier statements Cross-checking invoices against purchase orders and investigating any discrepancies that arise Raising sales invoices and credit notes, allocating incoming payments, and helping keep on top of outstanding balances Keeping financial records accurate and up to date, with all information correctly captured in QuickBooks Processing staff expense claims and reconciling the company credit card statements Supporting account reconciliations and the wider month-end routine Working closely with suppliers, customers and colleagues across the business to resolve queries efficiently Contributing to the ongoing improvement of finance processes and picking up ad hoc administrative tasks as needed Location / Office / Culture The role is hybrid , based at the company's Cheltenham office, giving you a healthy balance between collaborating in person with the team and working from home. You'll be part of a well-established, recognisable business with a busy finance function and a friendly, down-to-earth culture. What We Are Looking For The ideal candidate will have: Previous experience in a finance, accounts or administrative position Hands-on exposure to Accounts Payable and invoice processing The ability to juggle multiple tasks and hit deadlines in a fast-moving environment A sharp eye for detail alongside strong organisational skills Familiarity with accounting software - QuickBooks experience is a real plus Why Join the business Join a well-known, established retail brand Hybrid working Competitive salary of £27,000 - £32,000 Broad, hands-on role with the scope to develop your finance experience Friendly, supportive team within a busy finance function About Us We are a local accountancy recruitment specialist. We appreciate that roles are often online for a long period of time. If you want to check if this role is still live or just want more details before applying, call us directly. Ref: BR72796