Senior Financial Accountant (12-Month FTC) – Wholesale

CO-OP; Manchester; Presencial; GBP 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

28 days holiday (pro‑rata) + bank

Pension with up to 10% employer

Discount on Co‑op products and 10% off

Stream - early access to a percentage

Virtual healthcare including GP visits

24/7 colleague support service

Training and career progression

Cycle-to-work scheme

Descripción de la vacante

Co-op is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to join the Wholesale Finance team in Manchester on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract during parental leave. You will lead month‑end processes, prepare and submit monthly packs for the Group, and manage accruals for supplier income and margins.

You’ll support external audits and maintain strong financial controls across the business. You’ll possess an accountancy qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or equivalent, with strong reporting experience, attention

Formación

• Accountancy qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or equivalent experience.
• Experience in financial reporting, reconciliations, and month-end processes.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication and stakeholder relationship skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

Responsabilidades

• Lead month-end financial control processes and documentation.
• Prepare and submit monthly reporting packs for the broader Co-op Group.
• Prepare monthly accruals and reconciliations for supplier income, terms, and funding.
• Produce weekly stock reports and monthly stock journals.
• Prepare accruals for sundry margin costs including donations and HMRC excise duty.
• Run monthly balance sheet reconciliations and analytical reviews.
• Carry out transactional and journal testing to support controls.
• Support the external annual audit with requested samples and docs.
• Collaborate with Financial Control team to provide support.

Conocimientos

ACA/ACCA/CIMA equivalent

Financial reporting

Month-end close

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

Educación

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or equivalent

Herramientas

Microsoft Excel

Descripción del empleo

Co-op is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to join the Wholesale Finance team in Manchester on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract during parental leave. You will lead month‑end processes, prepare and submit monthly packs for the Group, and manage accruals for supplier income and margins.

You’ll support external audits and maintain strong financial controls across the business. You’ll possess an accountancy qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or equivalent, with strong reporting experience, attention