Group Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant (12-Month Fixed Term Contract) Location: Manchester (Hybrid) Salary: Circa £50,000 - £60,000 + Benefits Contract: 12-Month Fixed Term Contract start asap A well-established professional services organisation is seeking a Financial Accountant to join its finance team on a 12-month fixed-term basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Financial Accountant or a recently qualified auditor looking to gain exposure to group reporting, financial control, systems development and business transformation within a large, complex UK business. Due to the immediate needs of the team, candidates should be available to start immediately. The Role Working as part of a high-performing finance function, you will support the delivery of accurate financial reporting, group consolidations and robust financial controls, while contributing to ongoing process improvement initiatives and systems developments. This is a varied role offering exposure to both day-to-day financial accounting responsibilities and wider finance projects, making it an ideal opportunity for someone looking to broaden their experience within a professional services environment. Key Responsibilities • Deliver month-end, quarter-end and year-end reporting in line with reporting deadlines • Prepare group consolidations and financial reporting under UK GAAP (FRS 102) • Ensure balance sheet integrity through accurate reconciliations and controls • Support the preparation of statutory accounts and external audit requirements • Manage month-end activities including journals, accruals and prepayments • Maintain intercompany accounting processes and reconciliations • Support finance system enhancements and process improvement initiatives • Assist with business projects, integrations and change programmes • Develop strong working relationships across finance and wider business functions • Contribute to the continuous improvement of reporting, controls and finance processes About You • ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified • Previous experience within financial accounting, audit, group reporting or financial control in the UK • Strong knowledge of UK GAAP (FRS 102) • Experience working within a UK based organisation, ideally within professional services or a multi-entity environment • ERP system experience (SAP advantageous but not essential) • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills • High attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy • Confident communicator with the ability to build stakeholder relationships at all levels • Available to start immediately or at short notice You must have full right to work in the UK as no sponsorship is available.