Financial Reporting Accountant in Manchester

About us

You've probably heard of Autotrader, but do you know what we're all about? We're the most trusted, most visited automotive marketplace in the UK. A heritage brand and a tech innovator. We bring together vehicle buyers and sellers to give them real choices. Cars may be what we're best known for but we're also the place for pretty much everything else on wheels, from e-bikes to caravans. In the automotive world, change is a constant, that's why we take our job of untangling the complex car-buying journey very seriously. At our core, we're all about people. We go our own way while embracing diversity and celebrating our differences. We dedicate ourselves to the idea that we work better together. Autotrader is a beautiful, surprising and vibrant place to work. We might not be for everyone, but we could be perfect for you.

About the job

We are looking for a Financial Reporting Accountant to join our Group Finance team in Manchester, where you'll be reporting into the Group Financial Controller. As the Financial Reporting Accountant, you will be responsible for the Group's consolidated accounts, having technical accounting responsibilities in the Finance team for complex accounting items. The role includes preparing monthly consolidated accounts for the Group, which are reported to the Board, as well as year-end financial statements for the Group and statutory accounts for each subsidiary. You will also support the application of new financial reporting standards, writing technical papers where necessary. Additionally, the role involves preparing half-yearly and full-year results announcements for the Stock Exchange and presenting accounting papers to the Audit Committee, while managing the audit processes and serving as the main contact with auditors. It won't all be accounts though. The role will also involve working with the internal controls function to develop and improve internal financial controls across Group Finance and supporting with other regulatory filings. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically proficient ACA/ACCA qualified accountant who may be seeking their first transition from practice into industry, or a junior professional aspiring for a more diverse role with broader scope and advancement prospects. If you have a proven record of delivering projects and are looking for a role with greater variety, scope, and progression opportunities, we would be delighted to hear from you.

What we're looking for

• Be a technically strong qualified ACA/ACCA accountant, with experience of IFRS application and accounting and regulatory change
• Have excellent project management skills, working in a structured and methodical manner
• Great attention to detail, taking responsibility of the quality of work delivered
• A strong controls background, with the ability to improve and maintain a robust Financial Control environment
• Be data driven and have advanced excel skills
• Have an engaging communication style and the ability to adapt your style to suit the audience, which will include detailed report writing
• Strive for excellence and not be afraid to question the status quo and do things differently

In return, we offer the opportunity to engage in challenging projects within a collaborative environment, interacting with various teams across Autotrader. You will receive support from the Finance Community, be empowered to implement positive changes, and encouraged to contribute to our ongoing pursuit of excellence. During our application process, you will be asked two questions to help us learn more about you and how you align with our values. These will be used as part of our selection criteria, to determine if we progress your application further.

Benefits

We're offering a salary of £45,000 - £55,000, plus an additional 10% of your salary awarded to you in shares each year. These awarded shares will become yours in yearly instalments over the next three years, and you can choose to either sell them or keep them as shares. You'll have 28 days holiday per year, and that's in addition to bank holidays and half day closures on Christmas and New Year's Eve. That's not all. You'll be enrolled in our pension scheme, where our standard contributions are 7% and employee contributions are 5%. We also have comprehensive private medical cover, enhanced family leave provisions, a car salary sacrifice scheme, share-save options, and much more. We always want to give you the support you need and help prioritise your wellbeing, that's why we provide access to 24/7 online GP and dentist, as well as specialist support for assisted fertility, gender dysphoria, menopause, period care plans and lots more. On top of all that, our hybrid model, Connected Working, combines the best of both worlds - office and home working. You'll spend a minimum of 3 days a week in the office with your team, focused on collaboration and connection. Additionally, we have our remote-first periods at set times during summer and winter. During these periods, you can work remotely anywhere in the UK and from certain locations abroad.