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Group Accountant
Job Posted: 4 days ago
Salary: £ 53,000 - 57,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Expire in: 24 days
Job Description
We’re pleased to be partnering with a fast-growing, private equity-backed manufacturing group operating across a diverse, multi-industry supply chain. Known for its innovative approach and ambitious growth plans, the business is looking to appoint a Group Accountant to strengthen its finance function and support ongoing strategic expansion.
This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong and commercially aware finance professional to step into a key role within a dynamic, performance-driven environment. Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, you’ll play a critical part in group reporting, financial controls, and business insight, working closely with senior stakeholders across the business.
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead the preparation of monthly consolidated group management accounts, including commentary and variance analysis against budget and forecast
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Manage and review reconciliations of key balance sheet accounts to ensure group-wide financial integrity
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Support the annual budgeting process and assist with reforecasting as required across group entities
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Coordinate the preparation of year-end statutory accounts and act as a key contact for auditors and external advisors
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Provide cost and margin analysis to support commercial decision-making across operations and the wider supply chain
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Manage intercompany reconciliations and ensure accurate intercompany reporting across all group entities
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Support the Group Financial Controller with insurance and risk matters, liaising with external brokers and contributing to risk mitigation strategies
What We’re Looking For:
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Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
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Experience in a group accounting or group reporting role, ideally within a manufacturing or PE-backed environment
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Strong technical accounting knowledge, with experience preparing consolidated and statutory accounts
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Solid FP&A skills and the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights
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High attention to detail with strong systems and Excel capability
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Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment with multiple stakeholders and priorities
This role is ideal for a finance professional looking to broaden their impact within a complex, growth-oriented business. You’ll be part of a collaborative finance team at group level, helping to drive strong financial governance and support the next phase of the company’s development.
Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function.
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