Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant

Based: South Manchester

Salary: dependent on experience, enhanced pension, hybrid working, flexible hours and excellent business with a fantastic culture

Our client are a market leading PE backed FMCG business based in South Manchester. They have experienced rapid growth over the last 2 years due to their entrepreneurial leadership and after taking their products global now with customers across the US, UK and further afield. Due to continued growth the business are looking for a systems savvy Financial Accountant to join the team. The business offers and exciting opportunity for a qualified Accountant to join the team and progress in an ever changing role

Role:

• Taking responsibility for month end close, hitting all deadlines
• Preparing and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations
• Analysing accounts with complex and aged balances
• Analysing variances to standard costs and producing reports for departments
• Preparing VAT, EC sales and Intrastat submissions for UK and European businesses
• Working with external advisors on statutory accounts preparation and corporation tax compliance
• Ensuring accuracy of financial information in the business, driving improvement projects
• Leading on the development of the new ERP system
• Systems project - understanding finance within the system and liaising with other departments regarding data

Experience:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified Accountant
• Financial Accounting experience is essential
• First/second time practice mover OR Industry Financial Accountant considered
• Strong balance sheet, audit and tax experience essential
• Systems and ERP knowledge essential
• Organised, able to multi task and results focused

Ideally we are looking for someone who is immediately available or available with 4-6 weeks notice. This is a permanent role and a brilliant business to be a part of. Please send your CV for immediate consideration!