Financial Accountant

Michael Page; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A private equity backed business in Chester is seeking a qualified ACA or ACCA candidate for a finance role that includes managing a revenue team, overseeing revenue recognition, and engaging in technical accounting. The position offers a competitive salary range of £50,000 to £55,000, hybrid working arrangement, and excellent benefits including pension and health cover.

Benefits

Competitive annual salary

Hybrid working arrangement

Excellent pension and health cover

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of IFRS and technical accounting.
• Minimum of 2 years in a finance-related role.
• Exceptional communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a small revenue team and oversee performance.
• Ensure timely and accurate revenue recognition.
• Prepare technical accounting documents and liaise with auditors.
• Contribute to ongoing process improvements.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Confident communicator

Strong IFRS knowledge

Technical accounting experience

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Job description

Overview

This is a newly released role within a private equity backed business, offering real scope for development and exposure to both technical and commercial finance.

Client Details

The company values precision, expertise, and excellence in delivering its services while fostering a professional and collaborative work culture

Description

• Line management of a small revenue team (2 direct reports)
• Ownership of revenue recognition, balance sheet reconciliations, and variance analysis
• Involvement in technical accounting matters and preparation of IFRS policy papers
• Liaison with external auditors and contribution to annual accounts
• Opportunity to support process improvement and digital transformation
• Reports into a supportive Financial Accounting Manager

Profile

• ACA or ACCA qualified
• Strong IFRS knowledge and technical accounting experience
• Confident communicator with strong Excel skills

Job Offer

• Competitive annual salary in the range of £50,000 to £55,000, depending on experience.
• Hybrid working arrangement, with two days in the office.
• Excellent pension and health cover