Group Financial Accountant

RK Accountancy; Winsford; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer and supplier in the United Kingdom is searching for a Group Financial Accountant to enhance financial strategy and reporting processes. You will directly influence the company's financial health, manage group consolidation, and prepare statutory accounts. Ideal candidates will be fully qualified accountants with at least 2 years of relevant experience, strong technical skills, and proficiency in Excel. This opportunity offers a dynamic, high-growth environment and includes benefits such as a pension scheme and flexible working options.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Death in service benefit

Free access to wellbeing support

2 days home working

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in industry.
• Strong technical skills in preparing statutory accounts.
• Commercial awareness and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the financial reporting process and month-end cycle.
• Shape financial strategy through cash flow forecasting.
• Manage statutory accounts and audits.

Skills

Group consolidation

Management reporting

Financial control

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)

Tools

ERP systems (Sage 200)

Job description

Opportunity

This leading manufacturer and supplier are looking for an ambitious accountant to shape financial strategy, streamline reporting processes, and be at the centre of business decisions. As 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.

Role

You'll be responsible for driving financial efficiency across the entire business, 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.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Death in service benefit
• Free access to wellbeing, legal and health support
• 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.

Ideal candidate

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with a 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.
• Available to start as soon as possible.

Please submit your CV for immediate consideration.

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