Financial Accountant

Michael Page; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A medium-sized manufacturing company in Greater Manchester is seeking a Financial Accountant to support its Financial Controller. The role entails preparing monthly reports, analyzing variances, and streamlining reporting systems. The ideal candidate will possess a professional accounting qualification and have experience managing audits and year-end processes. This position offers a competitive salary, a flexible work environment, and opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic setting.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible work environment

Opportunities for professional growth

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in managing year-end processes and audits is required.
• Proficiency in financial systems and advanced Excel skills.
• Proactive and adaptable to a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and consolidate monthly reporting.
• Analyse actual results against budgets and forecasts.
• Liaise effectively to support the business and stakeholders.
• Standardise reporting systems and financial files.
• Balance sheet reconciliation.
• Prepare for and support audit processes.
• Contribute to cash flow forecast and analysis.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Advanced Excel skills

Education

Professional accounting qualification

Tools

Financial systems

Job description

This Financial Accountant role supports the Financial Controller in delivering accurate and timely reporting, analysis and strategic support. The role will be pivotal in coordinating teams, improving reporting systems, and contributing to key projects.

Client Details

A medium-sized manufacturing company based in Greater Manchester.

Description

• Prepare and consolidate monthly reporting
• Analyse actual results against budgets and forecasts and explain variances.
• Liaise effectively to support the business and stakeholders.
• Standardise and streamline reporting systems and financial files.
• Balance sheet reconciliation.
• Prepare for and support audit processes.
• Contribute to cash flow forecast and analysis.

Profile

A successful Financial Accountant should have:

• A professional accounting qualification - perfect for ACA 1st time movers.
• Experience in managing year-end processes and audits.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in financial systems and advanced Excel skills.
• Proactive and adaptable to fast-paced environment.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Flexible work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A dynamic and supportive working environment.