At a Glance
- Tasks: Own month-end processes and improve finance reporting across international entities.
- Company: Fast-growing international SME in Manchester with a dynamic finance team.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, bonus, free parking, study support, and your birthday off!
- Other info: Great development opportunities in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Join a growing business and make a real impact on financial processes.
- Qualifications: ACCA, CIMA or ACA qualified; strong month-end accounting experience.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
Ascent Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with a fast-growing, international SME business in Manchester as they look to appoint a Group Management Accountant to join their finance team. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you’ll take ownership of key accounting and month-end processes across a complex, multi-entity and multi-currency international group.
The role will involve:
- Taking ownership of month-end processes, checks and reconciliations across multiple group entities
- Identifying and driving improvements to finance processes and reporting
- Using Excel, Power BI and technology to improve the quality and efficiency of financial information
- Preparing accruals, prepayments, fixed assets and intercompany reconciliations
- Supporting accurate and timely management accounting and financial reporting
- Managing day-to-day accounting across international entities
- Overseeing client billing and reconciling associated data
- Reviewing bank reconciliations, cash positions and group payment runs
- Supporting audit queries and maintaining strong financial controls and compliance
- Working with stakeholders across the business, as well as clients and suppliers
- Supporting and guiding the wider finance team and helping keep key deadlines on track
What we’re looking for:
- ACCA, CIMA or ACA qualified or part-qualified
- Strong hands-on month-end and management accounting experience
- A genuine interest in improving processes
- Experience of multi-entity environments
- Good understanding of financial controls, reconciliations and reporting
- A proactive, hands-on approach with the confidence to improve processes rather than simply follow them
- Experience gained within both SME and larger, more structured environments would be particularly useful
The business offers:
- Bonus
- Hybrid working – minimum 2 days per week in the Manchester office
- Free on-site parking
- Study support if required
- Your birthday off!
- Genuine development opportunities within a growing international business
This could be a great move for an ambitious Management Accountant who enjoys getting into the detail and improving how things are done.
Group Management Accountant in Manchester employer: Ascent Recruitment Limited
Ascent Recruitment Limited offers an exceptional work environment for the Global Finance Leader role, situated in the vibrant area of South Manchester. Employees benefit from a competitive 7% employer pension, a culture that promotes high levels of autonomy, and ample opportunities for professional growth and development within a market-leading organisation. Joining this team means being part of a forward-thinking company that values financial leadership and strategic influence.
Contact Details:
Ascent Recruitment Limited Recruitment Team
