Qualified Accountant

Qualified Accountant – Commercial role
Blackpool, Lancashire

If you’re a qualified accountant who wants to move away from purely reporting numbers and into a role where you can influence decisions, this is a genuinely strong opportunity.

You’ll be working in a business where finance is embedded in operations, giving you visibility, ownership and the chance to make a real commercial impact.

What’s in it for you

• Competitive salary
• Performance-related bonus
• Final salary pension scheme (a standout benefit in today’s market)
• 33 days holiday, rising to 38 with service
• Flexitime
• Private healthcare and life assurance
• On-site gym and modern facilities
• Subsidised café and social spaces
• Free parking and EV charging
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Ongoing training, development and study support
• Clear long-term progression opportunities within a stable group

The role

This is a hands-on, commercially focused finance position with real ownership and variety.

You will:

• Produce and own monthly management accounts with clear, value-add commentary
• Deliver detailed cost, margin and profitability analysis
• Lead balance sheet reconciliations and maintain strong financial controls
• Support budgeting, forecasting and cash flow planning
• Work closely with operational teams to understand cost drivers and improve performance
• Contribute to group reporting, statutory accounts and audit processes
• Manage intercompany reconciliations and support wider group finance activities
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, systems and efficiencies

You’ll be expected to challenge, influence and add insight — not just report numbers.

What they’re looking for

• Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA or ACA)
• Strong experience producing full management accounts
• Solid background in cost analysis, variance analysis and reporting
• Confident communicating with and influencing stakeholders
• Advanced Excel and good systems knowledge
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage deadlines

Experience within manufacturing or a similar environment would be advantageous.

The opportunity

This role offers a clear step into a more commercially focused position within a well-established business that invests in its people and promotes from within.

Interested?

If you’re looking for a role where you can genuinely develop and make an impact, apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion.