Financial Accountant

JR United Kingdom; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A PE backed international manufacturing business is seeking a Financial Accountant to join their rapidly growing finance team in Manchester. The role offers significant exposure and mentorship opportunities, focusing on treasury management and financial record-keeping. Ideal candidates will be detail-oriented and proactive, with a solid background in finance and accounting.

Benefits

Annual bonus at Christmas

Professional development and training opportunities

Hybrid working flexibility, 1 day WFH

Flexibility on working hours

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Financial Accountant with treasury component.
• Solid understanding of financial accounting principles and cash flow processes.
• Ability to work independently and in a team, in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Proficiency in Excel

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Kyriba

Job description

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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.