Technical Reporting Accountant

About Marston Holdings

Marston Holdings is a leading provider of integrated technology enabled solutions across the public and private sectors. As part of our continued growth and transformation, we are strengthening our group finance function to support the evolving needs of the business.

Location: Rochdale, OL11 1RY

Salary: Up to £53,000 (DOE)

• Up to £53,000 (DOE)
• Hybrid working - (2 - 3 days WFH)
• Permanent, full-time role (37.5 hours/week)
• A wide range of flexible staff benefits, from high-street discounts to wellbeing and lifestyle perks
• Healthcare cash plan
• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Enhanced maternity and paternity packages (eligibility criteria apply)

As the Technical Reporting Accountant you will play a key role in supporting statutory and group financial reporting activities. Working closely with the Group Finance team and wider business stakeholders, you will contribute to ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely financial reporting across the Group. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast paced environment and enjoys developing technical accounting knowledge while driving continuous improvement.

• Preparation of subsidiary statutory accounts
• Assisting with preparation of consolidated Group accounts
• Posting consolidation adjustments within D365
• Supporting the annual external audit process
• Preparing and maintaining tax query logs
• Performing iXBRL tagging for statutory filings
• Posting year-end journals
• Preparing quarterly VAT returns
• Completing VAT, Corporation Tax, and deferred tax balance sheet reconciliations
• Producing ONS returns and FCA reporting submissions
• Supporting the Group’s corporate simplification initiatives
• Performing TM1, D365, and statistical reconciliations

We are looking for a qualified finance professional who enjoys working collaboratively and is motivated to develop within a technical reporting environment.

• Fully qualified CIMA, ACCA, or ACA accountant
• Strong collaborative approach with both immediate and wider finance teams
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines
• Strong organisational and time management skill
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Experience preparing statutory accounts
• Knowledge of corporation tax requirements
• Experience implementing best‑practice finance processes
• Experience consolidating multiple entities within a group structure

• Opportunity to grow within a supportive Group Finance function
• Exposure to complex technical reporting and group consolidation activities
• Collaborative and forward‑thinking working environment
• Career development within a growing organisation

If you are a qualified accountant looking to develop your technical reporting expertise within a progressive and supportive business, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to join Marston Holdings and be part of our continued success.

All offers are subject to DBS clearance. We are an equal‑opportunity employer committed to inclusion and fairness for all.