Seymour John
Accountant (1st Time Mover)
Accountant (1st Time Mover) at Seymour John, based in Oswestry, West Midlands (Region), paying £50,000 - £60,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £50,000 - £60,000 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Oswestry, West Midlands (Region)
- Closing date
- Sector
- Accountant
About 15% above the going rate for accountant
Reference 57428205
About the role
Accountant (1st Time Mover)
Oswestry, Shropshire
£50,000 - £60,000
A well-established and profitable business based in Oswestry as a result of succession planning seek to recruit a talented Qualified Accountant, to join its finance team. This is an ideal role for a 1st time mover from practice or someone who trained in practice and already made a move into industry.
This position offers a unique opportunity for a driven and ambitious accountant to play a key role in the financial operations of a market leading UK organisation. The successful candidate will gain exposure to strategic decision-making and business-wide operations, with a clear pathway toward a future leadership role in finance.
What’s on Offer:
- A key role within an experienced and supportive finance team
- Exposure to strategic and commercial decision-making
- The opportunity to contribute directly to business growth and innovation
- A defined progression route toward senior finance leadership
- Competitive salary and benefits package
Candidate Profile:
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA) with experience gained from working in practice with exposure to auditing
- Strong technical accounting and commercial skills
- Excellent communication, leadership, and analytical abilities
- Proactive and hands-on approach with a desire for professional growth
Key Responsibilities:
- Preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reports
- Support for budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
- Collaboration with departmental heads to provide financial insights and guidance
- Ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal control requirements
- Identifying and implementing process improvements within finance operations
This is an excellent opportunity for a 1st time mover looking to progress their career within industry for a respected and growing UK business.
For further information on this exciting opportunity please contact Lee Walker at Seymour John Ltd.
Reference: 57428205 · Posted 18 hours ago · Closes 17 Nov 2026 · Listed via Seymour John
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