Group Financial Accountant

SRL Traffic Systems; Winsford; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of intelligent transport systems in Winsford is seeking a Group Financial Accountant to drive financial strategy and efficiency. In this role, you will influence the company's financial health by managing group consolidation, statutory accounts, and high-level financial reporting. The ideal candidate is a fully qualified accountant with at least 2 years of industry experience. The role offers competitive benefits, including a company pension scheme, and the opportunity for home working, making it a great chance for career advancement.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Death in service benefit

Free access to wellbeing, legal and health support

People Safe app for workplace and home protection

2 days home working

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in the industry.
• Proven experience in group consolidation and management reporting.
• Strong technical skills in preparing statutory accounts.
• Commercially aware and comfortable liaising with stakeholders.
• Hands-on approach with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead the financial reporting process and deliver financial insights.
• Shape the financial strategy through cash flow forecasting and budgeting.
• Manage the statutory accounts and ensure compliance.
• Drive process improvements in the finance function.
• Collaborate with finance and non-finance teams.

Skills

Statutory accounts preparation

Group consolidation

Financial control

Proficient in Excel

Experience with ERP systems

Analytical skills

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)

Tools

Sage 200

Job description

Group Financial Accountant 55k-65k depending on experience Winsford based

Immediate start available

If you re an ambitious accountant who wants to shape financial strategy, streamline reporting processes, and be at the centre of business decisions, this is your chance. As our Group Financial Accountant, you ll directly influence the company s financial health while gaining invaluable exposure to group consolidation, statutory accounts, and high-level financial reporting.

Please note, candidates MUST live within commuting distance of Winsford, Cheshire.

Who we are:

SRL Traffic Systems is the UK and Ireland's leading manufacturer and supplier of mobile intelligent transport systems (ITS). We're a growing company, proud to be the only UK manufacturer offering both sale and hire of traffic light equipment.

What s in it for you?

This isn t just another finance role. You ll be responsible for driving financial efficiency across the entire business, giving you the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and see your work shape the company s financial direction. By improving financial systems and leading key reporting cycles, you ll make a tangible impact in a dynamic, high-growth environment.

You will also receive some great benefits including:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Death in service benefit
• Free access to wellbeing, legal and health support through 'Wisdom'
• People Safe app for workplace and home protection
• 2 days home working

How you ll make a difference:

• Lead the financial reporting process: Own the month-end cycle, group consolidation, and management reporting to deliver timely, accurate financial insights that directly influence key decisions.
• Shape the business financial strategy: Your work on cash flow forecasting, budgeting, and reporting improvements will streamline operations and directly impact profitability.
• Take charge of statutory accounts: Lead year-end accounts and tax pack preparations, managing audits and ensuring full compliance.
• Drive process improvements: Your proactive approach will shape the future of the finance function, making it more efficient and agile.
• Collaborate across the business: Work with both finance and non-finance teams, helping the company make data-driven decisions that boost performance.

Who you are:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with minimum of 2 years experience in industry.
• Proven experience in group consolidation, management reporting, and financial control.
• Strong technical skills and confidence in preparing statutory accounts and dealing with auditors.
• Commercially aware, analytical, and comfortable liaising with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Hands-on approach with a proactive mindset and attention to detail.
• Highly proficient in Excel, with experience in ERP systems (Sage 200 is a bonus).
• Proactive and solutions-oriented, with a passion for continuous improvement.
• Based in commutable distance to Winsford.
• Availability to start as soon as possible.

Why this role?

In this role, you re not just maintaining the status quo, you re building the foundation for future growth. You ll gain unparalleled exposure to senior leadership, work on complex, high-value tasks, and contribute to decisions that will impact the business for years to come. It s an ideal opportunity for someone looking to elevate their career and make a meaningful impact.