We have an excellent opportunity in our Finance Team for an ambitious Financial Accountant who is looking to build on their experience to date working as part of a talented, evolving Finance Team, reporting directly to the Finance Director.

Purpose of the Role

The Financial Accountant is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity and compliance of Rapids financial records. The Financial Accountant plays a crucial role in supporting the finance and accounting functions of the company. This position assists in the preparation, analysis, and reporting of financial data, ensuring accuracy and compliance with established accounting principles and company policies. The Financial Accountant collaborates closely with the finance team and wider business to provide valuable insights that aid in strategic and commercial decision-making.

Key Accountability

Provides essential day to day support, spanning the full range of financial duties. The role has an impact on improving profitability and contributing to future growth. It helps shape recommendations to influence the wider business. Provides well presented, accurate financial information to support and challenge the business from a regulatory and performance perspective

Why Rapid?

At Rapid we're collaborators, innovators, and partners, with a purpose of helping you become better.

As a leading distributor catering to bespoke needs in the Industrial and Education sectors across the UK, we take pride in our commitment to be the preferred choice for our customers, suppliers and our employees. Join a great place to enjoy growth

Collaborative Can Do Culture:

We foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment where every voice is heard, and every idea is valued. You'll be part of a team that thrives on collective expertise and mutual support to achieve.

Opportunities for Growth:

We believe in investing in our employees' growth and development. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance to the next level, we provide ample opportunities for learning, competence development, and career advancement.

Customer-Centric Approach:

Our success is built on our commitment to exceed our customers' expectations. As a member of the Rapid family, you'll play a crucial role in delivering bespoke solutions that elicit customer satisfaction and loyalty.

Work-Life Balance:

We understand the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance. That's why we offer flexible work arrangements and comprehensive benefits packages to support our employees' overall well-being.

Our Values, our DNA:

At Rapid our values are lived, not laminated. You feel, hear and see them in action relentlessly. They shape our culture and make us a Great Place to Work.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday (increasing by one day per full calendar year to a maximum of 29) + statutory public holidays
• 5.5% Employer Pension Contribution
• Medicash Healthcare Cash Plan
• Secure complimentary parking
• Hybrid Working
• Complimentary refreshment stations
• Annual bonus scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Tusker - Electric Vehicle Lease Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life Assurance
• Buy Holiday
• Training Courses
• Staff Discount