Broster Buchanan
Accountant
Accountant at Broster Buchanan, based in Peterborough, East Anglia, paying £45,000 - £50,000 per annum. This is a permanent role with hybrid working.
- Pay
- £45,000 - £50,000 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · Hybrid
- Location
- Peterborough, East Anglia
- Closing date
- Sector
- Accountant
Bang in line with the market for accountant
Reference 57557131
About the role
You will not just report the numbers, you will interrogate variances, partner closely with on-the-ground directors, and lead end-to-end financial processes.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end month-end close and reporting for cost centres.
- Drive annual budgeting and rolling budget cycles across all assigned operational areas.
- Act as a dedicated finance business partner to multi-site operations, building strong working relationships with local site and operational managers.
- Oversee balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring integrity, resolving variances, and delivering clear, insightful commentary.
- Liaise directly with multiple stakeholders, handling commercial communications and financial queries.
- Manage statutory reporting, including ONS submissions, and provide key support throughout external audit cycles.
- Collaborate across the wider finance function, contributing to team forums and providing cross-functional cover when needed.
- Finance Credentials: Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent), QBE can be considered
- Process Ownership: Proven track record of driving process improvement, simplification, and automation.
- Analytical Inquiry: An investigative mindset that doesn’t just spot errors, but interrogates root causes to build robust solutions.
- Commercial Communication: Ability to translate complex financial data into plain, actionable English for non-finance operational leaders.
- Proactive Attitude: High energy, dynamic drive, and the ambition to leave processes better than you found them.
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000
Reference: 57557131 · Posted 2 days ago · Closes 26 Nov 2026 · Listed via Broster Buchanan
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