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.