Group Accountant

Axon Moore; Clitheroe; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing manufacturing group in Clitheroe is seeking a Group Accountant to strengthen reporting and support consolidation activities. This role offers significant exposure and influence during a major value-creation initiative over 4-5 years. Candidates should be ACA qualified with 2-3 years PQE and experience with UK GAAP. The position requires strong stakeholder partnership and a commercially driven mindset. Competitive salary of £65,000 plus benefits is offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits

Qualifications

• 2-3 years PQE in a relevant accounting role.
• Experience with UK GAAP is essential.
• Ability to contribute to value-creation projects.

Responsibilities

• Deliver group consolidations and statutory reporting.
• Help streamline reporting processes across multiple entities.
• Contribute to value-creation projects and efficiency initiatives.
• Work alongside group-level leadership for timely information.

Skills

Deliver group consolidations

Streamline reporting processes

Partnering with senior stakeholders

Commercially driven

Technically strong

Education

ACA, practice-trained (Big 4/Top 10 ideal)

Job description

Group Accountant - PE-Backed Manufacturing Group

Clitheroe | £65,000 + Benefits

A growing, PE-backed manufacturing group is gearing up for a major 4‑5 year value‑creation journey. With significant investment and group‑wide efficiencies underway, the central finance function is expanding, and we are supporting the business in appointing a Group Accountant to help strengthen reporting, support consolidation activity, and play a visible role in this next phase of growth.

Reporting to the Finance Director, this role will work closely with the SLT, Investors and the wider finance team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver group consolidations + statutory reporting (UK GAAP)
• Help streamline reporting processes across multiple entities
• Contribute to value‑creation projects and efficiency initiatives
• Work alongside group‑level leadership to deliver accurate and timely information

Qualifications

• ACA, practice‑trained (Big 4 / Top 10 ideal) with 2‑3 years PQE
• Confident partnering with senior stakeholders
• Commercially driven and technically strong

If you are someone who wants real exposure, real influence, and a front‑row seat to M&A and investor‑led decision‑making, then this is the role for you. Send your CV to Jessica Coleman at Axon Moore for immediate consideration.