Financial Accountant

Sowena Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Sowena Group is seeking a Senior Consultant for a Financial Accountant role in Manchester. This position is with a high-growth manufacturing business that requires expertise in treasury management and financial accounting. The successful candidate will have a chance to grow within a supportive team and enjoy a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Annual bonus at Christmas

Professional development and training opportunities

Hybrid working flexibility, 1 day WFH

Flexibility on working hours

Qualifications

• Experience as a Financial Accountant with treasury component is essential.
• Solid understanding of financial accounting and treasury management.
• Attention to detail and strong organisational skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain financial records in compliance with UK GAAP/IFRS.
• Manage treasury operations including cash flow forecasting and bank reconciliations.
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes.

Skills

Treasury management

Cash flow management

Financial accounting principles

Proficiency in Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Kyriba

Job description

This range is provided by Sowena Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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Senior Consultant | Northwest | Newly Qualified Finance

Sowena Group have exclusively partnered with a PE backed, high growth international manufacturing business in their search for a new Financial Accountant based in Manchester city center.

This international SME is in a phase of rapid growth and has ambitious plans to continue to scale. The finance team are looking for a detail oriented, proactive accountant with a strong background in treasury to join the team and progress alongside the business' growth. Being PE backed, this business offers a huge amount of exposure and a fast paced, varied environment with lots of access to the SLT and mentorship opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records in compliance with UK GAAP/IFRS and company policies.
• Manage daily treasury operations, including cash flow forecasting, liquidity management, and bank reconciliations.
• Monitor and optimise working capital, ensuring sufficient cash availability for operational needs.
• Liaise with banks and financial institutions to manage banking facilities, payments, and treasury services.
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes, including reconciliations, journal entries, and reporting.
• Assist with the preparation of financial statements and management reports.
• Identify and mitigate treasury risks related to currency, interest rates, and counterparty exposures.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and corporate governance standards in both accounting and treasury activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including accounts payable/receivable, tax, and audit.
• Support treasury-related projects, such as cash pooling, intercompany loans, and treasury system implementations.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Proven experience as a Financial Accountant, ideally with a strong treasury component.
• Solid understanding of financial accounting principles, treasury management, and cash flow processes.
• Experience in cash flow forecasting, bank relationship management, and treasury risk management.
• Proficiency with accounting software and treasury management systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Kyriba).
• Strong Excel and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and strong organisational skills.

Preferred:

• Experience working in a multinational environment or in the manufacturing/trading sector.
• Exposure to foreign exchange risk management and hedging instruments.
• Knowledge of compliance and regulatory requirements relating to treasury.

What We Offer:

• Annual bonus at Christmas
• Opportunity to work with a collaborative and supportive finance team.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Hybrid working flexibility, 1 day WFH.
• Flexibility on working hours.

Package - £45k- £55k + bonus (package could be flexible for the right candidate and level.)

This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident, self-starter who has recently Qualified or is looking for a second time move, with a background in treasury and audit. The ideal person for this will be looking for a role that offers massive exposure and scope to grow in a PE backed international business.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, Manufacturing, and Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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