Senior Financial Accountant | Hybrid in Manchester

Robert Walters UK; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services firm based in Manchester is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to manage the assistant accountant team and support the Financial Controller. This role involves handling key processes such as month-end closure and financial reporting. The ideal candidate should have a Professional Accounting qualification and over three years of experience, coupled with strong management and interpersonal skills. This position offers a competitive salary and a clear progression path within the firm.

Benefits

Brilliant benefits package

Clear progression structure

Qualifications

• 3+ years post qualification experience in a financial role.
• Experience in managing and developing junior team members.
• Excellent ability to learn new software quickly.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise the assistant accountant team.
• Support the Financial Controller in operations and processes.
• Handle mid-level and high-level queries.
• Coordinate month end processes.
• Prepare management accounts and financial reporting.
• Supervise financial reporting for smaller group entities.
• Drive process improvements and develop controls.
• Assist in providing documentation for external auditors.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Systems knowledge

Education

Professional Accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Job description

A professional services firm based in Manchester is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to manage the assistant accountant team and support the Financial Controller. This role involves handling key processes such as month-end closure and financial reporting. The ideal candidate should have a Professional Accounting qualification and over three years of experience, coupled with strong management and interpersonal skills. This position offers a competitive salary and a clear progression path within the firm.