Financial Accountant

Axon Moore; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Manchester is seeking a Financial Accountant to join a prominent business. This role offers a hybrid working model and the chance to gain valuable experience in financial reporting. Responsibilities include preparing statutory accounts and supporting the year-end process. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with strong technical knowledge and excellent communication skills. Additional benefits include an annual bonus and company pension.

Benefits

Hybrid working - 3 days in office

Annual bonus

Company pension

25 days holidays plus statutory

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA).
• Experience from an audit background is preferred.
• Familiarity with IFRS & FRS 101/102 standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial accounting service and ensure compliance.
• Assist in preparing statutory accounts and VAT submissions.
• Support year-end accounting processes and reporting.
• Review monthly and quarterly group reports.

Skills

Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA)

Good technical knowledge of statutory accounts preparation

Excellent communication skills

Highly analytical skills

Attention to detail and accuracy

Job description

Financial Accountant

Central Manchester - Hybrid

Salary - Up to £55,000

Axon Moore are excited to be working on a Financial Accountant piece of recruitment, supporting a well‑known Manchester‑based business, offering a fantastic first step into industry. You'll join a high‑calibre finance team of ex‑auditors and gain hands‑on experience in financial reporting and accounting, following internal team movements.

Benefits:

• Hybrid working - 3 days in office
• Annual bonus
• Company pension
• 25 days holidays plus statutory

Daily Duties:

• To prepare a comprehensive financial accounting service, ensuring that reports/accounts are produced to meet management/financial reporting and statutory requirements.
• To assist in the preparation of all statutory requirements, including statutory accounts, VAT submissions, and corporation tax.
• To assist in the year end accounting process, driving the completion of the deconsolidation of the group to the individual statutory entities, ensuring the accounting for each individual entity is accurate.
• To assist in the preparation of the year end reporting of the consolidated group.
• To review the monthly and quarterly group reporting for submission.
• To complete the periodic VAT returns for review and submission.
• To support and liaise with our tax advisors in tax related matters to ensure we can implement and drive tax savings.
• To assist the external audit and ensure that all queries are quickly responded to.

Personal Profile:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA)
• The role would suit an individual from an audit background.
• Good technical knowledge and experience of statutory accounts prep and consolidation under IFRS & FRS 101/102.
• Excellent communication skills
• High personal standards with a requisite to detail, accuracy and presentation.
• Highly analytical with proven planning and analysis skills
• High personal drive, whilst working alone
• High work ethic

To apply for the vacancy, please contact Charlotte Hilton at Axon Moore on