Senior Financial Accountant - Path to Financial Controller

Forge Talent; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 58,500 - 71,500; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Greater Manchester is seeking a high-calibre Financial Accountant to support the finance function of a large, expanding organization. The role promises a clear progression pathway into a Financial Controller position within 2–3 years. Key responsibilities include managing financial reporting, compliance tasks, and providing financial insights. Candidates must be a qualified accountant with strong interpersonal skills and experience with auditors. This full-time position offers a salary of circa £65,000 plus bonus.

Qualifications

• Strong all-round Financial Accountant with solid technical grounding.
• Resilient and adaptable, comfortable working with various personalities.
• Experience liaising with auditors and understanding audit requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support the Financial Controller and wider finance team.
• Assist in year-end and audit processes.
• Manage complex accounting tasks and balance sheet integrity.
• Provide financial insight and analysis.
• Help streamline and improve financial processes.

Skills

Financial accounting

Financial reporting

Compliance

Stakeholder communication

Tax knowledge

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)

Job description

A recruitment agency in Greater Manchester is seeking a high-calibre Financial Accountant to support the finance function of a large, expanding organization. The role promises a clear progression pathway into a Financial Controller position within 2–3 years. Key responsibilities include managing financial reporting, compliance tasks, and providing financial insights. Candidates must be a qualified accountant with strong interpersonal skills and experience with auditors. This full-time position offers a salary of circa £65,000 plus bonus.