Financial Accountant

Otto James Consulting; England; Hybrid; GBP 57,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy is assisting an international brand in the search for a Group Financial Accountant based in Manchester. This role involves preparing consolidation and financial reports, managing statutory accounts, and providing financial analysis. The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA) from a top 10 firm, seeking a career progression opportunity. The position offers a salary between £57,000 and £61,000, along with hybrid working options and various benefits including a generous bonus and private medical cover.

Benefits

Generous Bonus

Hybrid & flexible working

25 days annual leave + BH

Private medical cover

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with experience in financial reporting.
• Experience in a top 10 accounting firm is preferred.
• Proven skills in financial analysis and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Prepare month-end workings including consolidation reporting.
• Prepare annual and half-year accounts and statutory accounts.
• Provide analysis around capital expenditure decisions.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Consolidation Reporting

M&A Support

Analytical Skills

Commercial Judgement

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

Graduate degree

Job description

Otto James Consulting is supporting a Manchester based International brand in the recruitment of a Group Financial Accountant to focus on UK and Mainland Europe consolidated accounts.

My client is a market‑leader, with great reputation for customer service, that is investing heavily in growth, Multi‑site optimisation and market acquisition.

The Role – Financial Accountant

A ‘high-profile’ role reporting to the Group Finance Director, interacting directly with the Board. The role will provide the successful candidate with a wide ranging position which has been designed to give you breadth and latitude not the norm in a standard Financial Accounting position.

Duties

• Monthly - Preparation of month‑end workings including consolidation reporting
• Financial Reporting - Preparation of annual and half‑year accounts
• Preparation of group statutory accounts
• Preparation of finance Board and Audit committee papers
• M&A support - investment reporting and due diligence
• Evaluate new operational and commercial initiatives
• Provide analysis around capital expenditure investment decisions
• Monitor financial performance in new business areas
• Improve financial processes and controls.

This is a challenging role that would best suit a talented qualified accountant with the ability to communicate at a high level, build relationships, develop processes, and understand the necessity of Finance in an internal stake‑holding facing position.

The Candidate & Profile

This role is viewed as a ‘fast‑track’, career progressive, succession planning opportunity.

They seek a graduate calibre, ACA/ACCA having trained with a top 10 firm, who is top‑quartile, impressive, able to demonstrate sound financial and commercial judgement, and able to thrive in a continuous improvement environment/culture.

Key Attributes Sought

• High Achieving Accounting Professional
• Career Driven individual looking for a role outside of the finance norm
• Project Minded individual who enjoys a challenging role
• Ability to work in an ad‑hoc environment where you are continuously adding value

Salary & Package

• £57,000 to £61,000 for this position
• Home Working at your discretion
• Generous Bonus
• Hybrid & flexible working (2 days work from home)
• 25 days annual leave + BH
• Private medical cover
• Life insurance