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Financial Accountant

Job Posted: 3 days ago

Salary: £ 45,000 - 55,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Knutsford, Cheshire East

Expire in: 24 days

Job Description

My client is a fast-growing service business based in the Knutsford area.

Due to continued growth, there is a need for a Management Accountant. This is a new created role due to growth. The role offers a genuine opportunity to shape processes, add value, and build strong financial foundations across multiple operating businesses within the Group.

The right candidate will play a pivotal role in delivering timely, accurate, and insightful financial information — supporting both operational leadership and Group reporting requirements. This position offers exposure across the business and the chance to act as a trusted finance partner to key stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Reporting & Month-End

  * Completion of month-end close process from start to finish across multiple operating entities

  * Production of accurate P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow statements, with journal posting and maintenance of a full trial balance, in addition to production of supporting material, including completion of balance sheet reconciliations and Group reporting packs

  * Support and review sales invoicing process, ensuring the process is completed accurately, is recognised appropriately and ties through to financial statements

  * Take responsibility for the production of audit information and liaise with external auditors to ensure effective completion of the audit process for your entities

  * Support statutory accounts preparation and tax compliance (Corporation Tax and VAT)

  * Support the FP&A Manager with budgeting and forecasting processes

  * Prepare and maintain weekly cash flow forecasts, ensuring visibility of short- and medium-term liquidity

  * Ensure adherence to Group policies and financial controls

  * Identify and implement process improvements to enhance reporting efficiency, accuracy and control

  * Support the development, optimisation, and automation of finance systems, including effective usage of Microsoft Business Central and leveraging of AI to drive controlled improvements

  * Assist with system upgrades, testing, and the rollout of new finance technologies across the Group

  * Support wider Group Finance initiatives and ad-hoc strategic projects

The right candidate for the role will be:

  * Highly organised, with the ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload

  * Technically competent with a desire to further your development

  * Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills

  * Commercially aware and confident communicating with non-finance stakeholders

  * Motivated to improve processes and drive efficiencies

Experience & Qualifications

  * Qualified accountant (recognised accountancy qualification)

  * Strong Excel skills (essential)

  * Experience within a Group structure and/or professional services environment (advantageous)

In return this role offers a competitive package and a real opportunity to develop as the business grows

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