Financial Accountant

Job Description:

Financial Accountant- Part Qualified

East Leake (Hybrid - 3 days onsite)
Saint-Gobain Professional Services

We're looking for a Financial Accountant to join the team at Saint-Gobain Professional Services in East Leake. This is a great opportunity for someone who is part-qualified in ACCA or CIMA and looking to develop their career in a collaborative finance environment supporting well-known brands across the business.

Working as part of a supportive finance team, you'll play a key role in ensuring the accuracy of financial information and supporting core accounting processes across the organisation.

What you'll be doing

• Preparing and posting accounting and transactional entries for internal clients
• Completing balance sheet reconciliations and ensuring accuracy across accounts
• Supporting the month-end close process and financial reporting
• Assisting with VAT returns and tax-related queries
• Working closely with stakeholders across the business to resolve accounting issues
• Supporting continuous improvements in financial processes and controls
• Supporting the development of junior members of the team through coaching, guidance, and knowledge sharing

What we're looking for

• Part-qualified ACCA or CIMA (essential)
• Experience with balance sheet reconciliations and month-end processes
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
• Ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines
• Confident working with stakeholders across finance and the wider business
• Experience in industry or practice is welcome

Why join us?

At Saint-Gobain Professional Services, you'll be part of a team that supports multiple businesses across the group, giving you exposure to different brands, systems, and financial processes. With a hybrid working model and opportunities to grow your career, this is a great step for someone developing their accounting journey.

About us

Are Saint-Gobain inclusive employers?

Saint-Gobain is the worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, improving daily life through high-performance solutions. Wherever you are, let your unique personality and our values guide you every day to invent a more sustainable world.

We believe a diverse workplace is not only a more enjoyable place to be, but also enables better decision-making and innovation. Whoever you are, and whichever Saint-Gobain business you join, you can be sure of a warm welcome with us.

And what about flexibility?

The world of work is changing. At Saint-Gobain, we're always open to new ways of working. Everyone has different needs and commitments, and we're happy to discuss flexibility for this role - whether that's flexible hours, job-sharing, part-time working, or something else that matters to you.

We can't promise to meet every request, but we do promise to listen.