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Accountant

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Posted on Jul 22, 2026 by CV-Library
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
Pharmaceutical
Immediate Start
£45k - £50k Annual
Full-Time
Your new company

Hays Accountancy & Finance are partnering with a rapidly growing SME that has private equity backing, within an interesting sector to recruit a driven & dynamic Accountant. A progressive, varied & hands-on accounting role based in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire involving providing monthly management information, consolidation of accounts, overseeing transactional duties through to year-end support & analysis. An exciting opportunity where you will be involved in supporting the due diligence process for further company acquisitions to strengthen brand presence & additional growth.

The position will offer future development to a more senior finance role as the business continues to scale. Offering remote/office hybrid working of 2 days on-site, 3 days remote, with competitive company benefits. Open to part-qualified/newly qualified accountants seeking career development, qualified by experience accountants will also be considered, along with movers from practice seeking their first industry role.

Your new role

Your key duties will involve preparing the monthly management information pack for senior financial management and the board, reconciling balance sheet accounts monthly, assisting the Financial Director with the preparation of annual budgets and rolling forecasts, along with the due diligence on potential/future acquisitions. You will assist auditors with the annual audit process, prepare/issue quarterly VAT returns and prepare various financial reports for strategic decision-making. You will support the supervision of the accounts assistant, remaining hands-on when required with invoice processes, monthly payroll, payment runs and bank reconciliations. You will support the Financial Director in ad-hoc projects involving process improvement & system changes. As you develop in the organisation, you will be given the opportunity to take on additional senior accounting tasks to aid career growth.

What you'll need to succeed

To be considered for this progressive Accountant role, you will need experience in a similar position, strong MS Excel skills with knowledge of various financial systems. A strong communicator who can build both internal/external relationships at all levels, with the ability to challenge/improve processes. You will be used to a changing & growing environment, proactive & hands-on, a team player who is adaptable to business needs. Used to managing your own workloads to meet deadlines, willing to learn, along with being keen to progress/develop in your accounting career. You will be ACCA/ACA/CIMA part-qualified/qualified or qualified by experience. Knowledge of Microsoft Business Central/Dynamics, along with working within an organisation that has private equity backing would be advantageous but not essential.

What you'll get in return

This permanent Accountant role offers a salary between £45,000 - £50,000 per annum, dependable on experience based in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. Remote/office hybrid working of 2 days on-site, 3 days remote once settled in, study package for finance qualification if applicable, flexible working hours, company bonus scheme, contributed pension scheme, development opportunities & more. A great opportunity to join a rapidly growing group where you can really add value that is currently going through an exciting period of change and growth.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Reference: 225399532

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Accountant

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Posted on Jul 22, 2026 by CV-Library

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Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
Pharmaceutical
Immediate Start
£45k - £50k Annual
Full-Time
Your new company

Hays Accountancy & Finance are partnering with a rapidly growing SME that has private equity backing, within an interesting sector to recruit a driven & dynamic Accountant. A progressive, varied & hands-on accounting role based in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire involving providing monthly management information, consolidation of accounts, overseeing transactional duties through to year-end support & analysis. An exciting opportunity where you will be involved in supporting the due diligence process for further company acquisitions to strengthen brand presence & additional growth.

The position will offer future development to a more senior finance role as the business continues to scale. Offering remote/office hybrid working of 2 days on-site, 3 days remote, with competitive company benefits. Open to part-qualified/newly qualified accountants seeking career development, qualified by experience accountants will also be considered, along with movers from practice seeking their first industry role.

Your new role

Your key duties will involve preparing the monthly management information pack for senior financial management and the board, reconciling balance sheet accounts monthly, assisting the Financial Director with the preparation of annual budgets and rolling forecasts, along with the due diligence on potential/future acquisitions. You will assist auditors with the annual audit process, prepare/issue quarterly VAT returns and prepare various financial reports for strategic decision-making. You will support the supervision of the accounts assistant, remaining hands-on when required with invoice processes, monthly payroll, payment runs and bank reconciliations. You will support the Financial Director in ad-hoc projects involving process improvement & system changes. As you develop in the organisation, you will be given the opportunity to take on additional senior accounting tasks to aid career growth.

What you'll need to succeed

To be considered for this progressive Accountant role, you will need experience in a similar position, strong MS Excel skills with knowledge of various financial systems. A strong communicator who can build both internal/external relationships at all levels, with the ability to challenge/improve processes. You will be used to a changing & growing environment, proactive & hands-on, a team player who is adaptable to business needs. Used to managing your own workloads to meet deadlines, willing to learn, along with being keen to progress/develop in your accounting career. You will be ACCA/ACA/CIMA part-qualified/qualified or qualified by experience. Knowledge of Microsoft Business Central/Dynamics, along with working within an organisation that has private equity backing would be advantageous but not essential.

What you'll get in return

This permanent Accountant role offers a salary between £45,000 - £50,000 per annum, dependable on experience based in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. Remote/office hybrid working of 2 days on-site, 3 days remote once settled in, study package for finance qualification if applicable, flexible working hours, company bonus scheme, contributed pension scheme, development opportunities & more. A great opportunity to join a rapidly growing group where you can really add value that is currently going through an exciting period of change and growth.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
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