Financial Accountant

Manchester Permanent £45,000 - £50,000 per year Remote View Job Description
Backed by Private Equity, and we're looking for a motivated and ambitious Accountant to join our dynamic team. This key position offers immense potential for learning and career development within our fast-paced growth project, providing unique exposure to private equity-backed initiatives.
  • A fast growth, PE backed business on a buy and build strategy
  • The perfect time to join in their journey to add real impact and value.

About Our Client

My client are on an exciting journey to build a global platform within their B2C sector. Private equity backed, they are on a genuine buy and build strategy, having completed 5 acquisitions already this year and about to complete on a few more across Europe. This key position offers immense potential for learning and career development within our fast-paced growth project, providing unique exposure to private equity-backed initiatives.

Job Description

  • Perform day-to-day accounting tasks for group entities across the UK, including but not limited to:
  • Balance sheet reconciliation
  • Journal posting
  • Reclassifications and corrections
  • Accruals and prepayments postings
  • Support with month-end and year-end close
  • Accounts payable and accounts receivable
  • Fixed asset register maintenance
  • VAT reconciliation
  • Bank reconciliation across all group bank accounts
  • Financial analysis
  • Support the preparation, submission and review of group payroll across all entities
  • Assist in preparing internal and external financial reports in compliance with both UK GAAP and IFRS standards.
  • Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and enhance efficiency across multiple completed acquisitions and future targets.
  • Manage third-party vendors to ensure project tasks are completed on time and within budget.
  • Provide documentation and support for external audits.
  • Participate in special projects and perform additional tasks as assigned by the Finance Manager and Senior Finance Leadership

The Successful Applicant

  • ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified
  • Experience in statutory reporting
  • High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
  • Proven ability to meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Self-motivated and capable of working independently
  • Excellent organisational and advanced communication skills (both written and verbal)
  • Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
  • Confidence in dealing with internal and external stakeholders
  • A proactive, can-do attitude, thriving in dynamic environments
  • Willingness to travel nationally as required
  • Right to work and live in the UK without sponsorship
  • Experience with SAGE Intacct would be desirable

What's on Offer

  • Competitive remuneration package
  • Career advancement and expanded professional development in a hyper-growth company
  • Comprehensive training in all aspects of the financial system
  • Exposure to all elements of the financial system with further development opportunities
  • Remote working
  • Opportunity to join a growing team as an early-stage hire with strong support from Senior Finance Leadership
Contact
Nikki Harper (nee Shellard)
Quote job ref
JN-032025-6701930
Phone number
+44 161 829 0468

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Financial Accountant
Sector
Business Services
Location
Manchester
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Nikki Harper (nee Shellard)
Consultant phone
+44 161 829 0468
Job reference
JN-032025-6701930
Job Nature
Remote