Growth-Focused Financial Accountant (Hybrid)

Newstone Talent Solutions; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Bonus

Job summary

Newstone Talent Solutions in Manchester is seeking a Financial Accountant to join a fast-growing group. This hands-on role covers day-to-day accounting, month-end close, and consolidation across a multi-entity structure, with scope to shape finance processes as the group expands.

You will work with the Financial Controller and support acquisitions/integration, driving improvements and automation using Excel and Xero. Hybrid working in Manchester is available with a competitive package and bonus.

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, or strong finalist with relevant experience.
• Solid financial accounting and month end experience in SME, start up or scale up environment.
• Experience managing or contributing to a full month end close.
• Multi-entity or consolidation experience.
• Good understanding of intercompany accounting and reconciliations.
• Hands-on experience across the full accounting cycle.
• Strong Excel skills; experience with Xero or similar systems.
• Process improvement mindset and automation interest.
• Ability to challenge existing processes and meet timelines.

Responsibilities

• Manage transactional finance across the group, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing and credit control
• Complete bank, client account and balance sheet reconcilations
• Prepare month end journals, accruals, prepayments, fixed assets and intercompany entries
• Prepare monthly management accounts for review by the Financial Controller
• Support group consolidation across multiple entities
• Take ownership of the accounting for overseas and joint venture entities
• Support onboarding and integration of newly acquired businesses
• Document existing finance processes and identify opportunities to improve and automate them
• Support claims, provisions and associated reconciliations
• Assist with statutory accounts, audit, VAT and payroll
• Maintain strong financial controls and ensure month end processes are completed accurately and on time

Skills

ACCA/CIMA/ACA

Month end close

Excel

Intercompany accounting

Consolidation

Xero

Automation mindset

Attention to detail

Education

ACCA/CIMA/ACA qualified

Tools

Xero

ERP systems

Job description

Newstone Talent Solutions in Manchester is seeking a Financial Accountant to join a fast-growing group. This hands-on role covers day-to-day accounting, month-end close, and consolidation across a multi-entity structure, with scope to shape finance processes as the group expands.

You will work with the Financial Controller and support acquisitions/integration, driving improvements and automation using Excel and Xero. Hybrid working in Manchester is available with a competitive package and bonus.