Financial Accountant

Robert Walters UK; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Record to Report Accountant to join their dynamic team in Manchester. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a leading organization that values employee well-being and career growth. As part of the team, you will manage general accounting tasks, support financial closing activities, and oversee Assistant Accountants. Your expertise will help enhance processes and ensure accurate financial records. If you thrive in a supportive environment and are ready for a new challenge, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Employee wellbeing strategy

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in operational finance roles with relevant qualifications.
• Knowledge of financial regulations and accounting procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee general ledger management and transaction recording.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities.

Skills

Operational finance experience

Knowledge of IFRS / UK GAAP

Strong organisation skills

Strong communication skills

Process improvement

Education

Part or fully qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/etc.)

Tools

MS Office (Excel)

ERP software (ORACLE, SAP)

Job description

Our client is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Record to Report Accountant to join their dynamic team in Manchester. This role offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a leading organisation, where your skills and creativity will be utilised to provide solutions and services. The successful candidate will be responsible for comprehensive general accounting and period closing activities, providing updates on financial performance and additional insight as required. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a supportive environment that values employee well being and career growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the management and maintenance of the general ledger, ensuring accurate and timely recording of all transactions.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities, including preparing journal entries and performing account reconciliations.
• Manage and execute intercompany reconciliation processes, ensuring all transactions are accurately reflected in the financial records.
• Assist with internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and reports.
• Identify opportunities for enhancing processes or automating tasks within record-to-report process.
• Provide line management oversight for Assistant Accountants, delegating tasks and reviewing their work.

Minimum Requirements:

• Part or fully qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/etc.) with experience in an operational finance role.
• Knowledge of current regulations including IFRS / UK GAAP, Companies Acts etc.
• Good knowledge of core financial systems and general accounting procedures.
• Strong organisation and time management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with presentation experience.
• Ability to operate in a service-driven culture, continuously challenging and seeking to be better.
• Proficient in MS Office applications (particularly MS Excel).
• In-depth knowledge of ERP software (ORACLE would be preference, SAP experience acceptable).

Our client is committed to creating a workplace where everyone is empowered to achieve their career goals. They believe that their people are at the heart of their business, using their skills and creativity to provide solutions and services to clients and customers. They have designed a wellbeing strategy based on employee feedback that mental, physical, and financial wellbeing are important to them. This commitment to employee wellbeing sets them apart as an employer of choice.

Ready for an exciting new challenge? Apply now!

Job Details:

Contract Type: FULL_TIME
Specialism: Accountancy & Finance
Focus: Accountant
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Experience Level: Mid Management
Location: Manchester
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 per annum

Job Reference: 9N4MJK-0120B098
Date posted: 1 April 2025
Consultant: Tunde Williams