Financial Accountant

Nigel Wright are currently partnering with a high-growth business based in South Manchester seeking a Technically strong Financial Accountant to join the team on a part-time basis (3.5 days per week that can be delivered in a completely flexible way).

This is a key role within the finance function reporting directly to the Group Financial Controller and acting as a subject matter expert across all technical accounting issues

• Lead statutory reporting across all UK and international entities
• Act as the technical accounting lead for the group, providing expert guidance on complex accounting matters
• Manage the year-end audit process, acting as the main contact for the external audit partner and resolving all audit queries
• Deliver presentations to the executive board across all financial results and upcoming legislatitive changes
• Support and respond to regulatory and compliance queries
• Work with third-party providers across tax, treasury, and banking
• Handle legal and insurance-related queries from a finance perspective
• Provide technical finance support to non-finance stakeholders across the business
• Ensure the business remains up to date with current accounting standards and technical developments

• ACA or ACCA qualified
• Strong technical accounting expertise with up-to-date knowledge of accounting standards
• Experience managing statutory reporting and audit processes
• Ability to act as the go-to technical expert within the finance function
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Comfortable working across multiple entities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment