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Financial Accountant (1st Time Mover From Practice)

Wilmslow Permanent £50,000 - £53,000 per year View Job Description
An ideal opportunity for a 1st time mover from practice to join a collaborative Group Finance team where you'll play a key role in delivering financial and regulatory reporting, working closely with senior stakeholders and gaining exposure to high-profile reporting activities.
  • Clear progression opportunities
  • A supportive, collaborative culture

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established and highly regarded organisation within the professional services sector, recognised for its collaborative culture, strong values and long-term approach to success. Built on a foundation of trust, integrity and teamwork, the business prides itself on creating an environment where employees are empowered to develop their careers and make a meaningful impact.The team is led by an approachable and supportive hiring manager who is known for fostering a positive working environment and bringing a great sense of humour to the role. Career development is genuinely encouraged, with clear progression pathways across the wider finance function. In fact, this opportunity has arisen due to an internal promotion, highlighting the organisation's commitment to recognising talent and supporting employees to advance their careers.

Job Description

  • Support the planning and delivery of quarterly financial reporting cycles, interim reporting and annual financial statements.
  • Assist with group consolidation activities and the preparation of subsidiary statutory accounts.
  • Prepare draft financial reporting outputs, board papers and supporting documentation.
  • Act as a key contact for external auditors, coordinating information requests and supporting audit activities.
  • Identify and implement opportunities to improve reporting processes, controls and efficiencies.



The Successful Applicant

  • Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA)
  • Ideally a 1st time mover from practice where you have experience preparing and/or auditing statutory financial statements
  • Understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting standards and reporting processes within a regulated environment.
  • Exposure to insurance, financial services or other regulated sectors would be advantageous.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver to tight deadlines.
  • Effective communicator with strong stakeholder management skills.



What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary ranging from £50,000 - £53,000
  • Double matched pension contribution up to 7%
  • Hybrid working- 50% of time in office
  • 28 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Holiday buy & sell scheme
  • 8x annual salary life assurance
Contact
Alana Spencer
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7038477
Phone number
+44 161 829 0493

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Group Accounts
Sector
Business Services
Location
Wilmslow
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Alana Spencer
Consultant phone
+44 161 829 0493
Job reference
JN-062026-7038477