Group Financial Accountant

Sharp Consultancy; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp Consultancy is assisting an international high-end IT manufacturing company in Wakefield to appoint a Group Financial Accountant. The role focuses on statutory accounting leadership, close collaboration with the Group Finance Director, and mentoring a growing team as the business expands.

The successful candidate will be qualified (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) with experience in manufacturing or related sectors, and will drive month-end improvements, forecasting, and board-level reporting in a

Qualifications

• Qualified with CIMA/ACCA/ACA.
• Experience in manufacturing/engineering/construction sectors preferred.
• Ambitious, commercially focused accountant seeking fast-paced PE-backed growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead production of statutory accounts to meet legal requirements.
• Draft full statutory accounts with FD for board approval.
• Mentor the accounts team and support qualification journey.
• Improve month-end processes and drive efficiency with senior stakeholders.
• Liaise with external auditors.
• Provide robust forecasting and budget planning linked to business strategy.
• Attend senior management meetings.
• Oversee potential finance system implementations.

Skills

Statutory accounting

Forecasting

Budgeting

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Education

CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualification

Tools

Finance systems

Job description

An international high-end IT manufacturing business based in Wakefield require a CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified Group Financial Accountant to join their business in what is a very exciting role at an interesting point in the business’s growth.

Due to recent new investment this role has been created to add extra value to the finance team as the company embarks on quite an ambitious development plan. Working closely with the Group Finance Director your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the production of Statutory Accounts to meet both financial and legal requirements.

• Working closely with FD drafting the full statutory accounts for review and board approval.

• Managing and mentoring the financial accounts team currently studying towards CIMA/ACCA qualification.

• Driving improvements on month end deadlines ensuring information is received from senior stake holders discussing and highlighting potential efficiencies

• Liaising with external auditors

• Providing robust forecasting and budget planning around business strategy playing a lead role in scenario planning.

• Attending senior management meetings.

• Potential overview of finance systems discussing new system implementation if required.

Ideally you will be CIMA/ACA/ACCA qualified with previous experience within the manufacturing, engineering or construction sectors. Consideration will also be given to any first moving practice accountant with either audit or accounts preparation background.

You will be an ambitious, self-motivated and commercially focused Accountant/Financial Accountant looking to develop your experience within a fast-paced dynamic PE backed organisation.

Exceptional career development, generous starting package with clear review and performance incentives make this one of the most interesting roles within the market at present.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.