Financial Accountant

Axon Moore; Manchester; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking a Financial Accountant in Manchester. This hybrid role offers a salary up to £55,000 and involves preparing financial reports, assisting with statutory requirements, and supporting year-end processes. Ideal candidates are qualified accountants (ACA/ACCA) with an audit background and strong analytical skills. Benefits include a bonus, pension, and holidays.

Benefits

Hybrid working - 3 days in office

Annual bonus

Company pension

25 days holidays plus statutory

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA)
• Experience in statutory accounts preparation and consolidation under IFRS & FRS 101/102.
• Audit background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare comprehensive financial accounting services.
• Assist in the preparation of statutory requirements.
• Support year-end accounting process.
• Review monthly and quarterly group reporting.
• Complete periodic VAT returns.

Skills

Good technical knowledge of statutory accounts preparation

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA)

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 [e-mail]