Group Financial Accountant

Hays PLC; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Manchester is seeking a Group Financial Accountant. This pivotal role involves preparing consolidated financial statements and implementing new processes with Oracle NetSuite. Opportunities for progression to a Financial Controller position are available, alongside a competitive salary and benefits package which includes hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

25 days' holidays

Pension plan

Death in service benefit

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Fully qualified Accountant or significant experience.
• Experience in Audit and Group Finance.
• Strong technical knowledge including group consolidations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare consolidated financial statements across international entities.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and manage intercompany reconciliations.
• Support year-end audit process and implement new processes.

Skills

Group consolidations

Stakeholder engagement

Audit experience

Proactive mindset

Strong communication skills

Education

ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualification

Tools

Oracle NetSuite

Job description

Group Financial Accountant - Manchester Trafford Park - Hybrid £65,000

Your new company

Join an established business in Manchester Trafford Park with a long history, offering security and the chance to join a close-knit team. They offer hybrid working, and a trusting, collaborative environment. Starting as a Group Financial Accountant, you'll be heavily involved in upcoming projects, working closely with the FD and other senior leaders in the business as they go through a period of change and growth, with this role being pivotal to their effort

Your new role

As Group Financial Accountant, you will play a key role in the preparation of consolidated financial statements across the Group's international entities. You will ensure compliance with IFRS, manage intercompany reconciliations, and support the year-end audit process. A key part of your role will involve working with Oracle NetSuite, the implementation of which is currently underway, helping to optimise its use across the finance function and building out new processes. You'll collaborate closely with both finance and non-financial stakeholders, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within Group Reporting. Long-term, the plan for this role is for it to become a Financial Controller position, once processes have been established in relation to Group Reporting.

What you'll need to succeed

You will be either a fully qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or qualified by significant experience. You will have experience in Audit and Group Finance, strong technical knowledge including group consolidations with international subsidiaries. It's essential for this role to have experience with Oracle NetSuite. The ability to adapt to change, and a proactive mindset with the confidence to take the lead in implementing new processes are also key, plus strong communications skills and stakeholder engagement.

What you'll get in return

A salary of circa £65,000 plus bonus, and a benefits package that includes 25 days' holidays, pension, death in service, and various others. Based in Blackburn, you will be in a trusting and open working environment that allows flexibility for their employees from working hours to hybrid working from home, offered at 2/3 days in the office per week, but adaptable to the individual. There are clear progression and development opportunities for this role.

What you need to do now

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• Competitive salary and a broad range of employee benefits
• Competitive salary and a broad range of employee benefits