Accountant in Training in Chorley

Job Description Axon Moore are partnering with a PE-backed SME based in Chorley to recruit a newly created Financial Accountant position. Lead the monthly review of management accounts and prepare the monthly Board reporting pack for review by the Financial Controller. Support the preparation of statutory and year-end accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant accounting standards. Manage and coordinate the annual audit process. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of changes to FRS 102 and assess their impact on the business, ensuring appropriate implementation of any changes. Support overseas financial reporting . Assist with acquisition accounting, including supporting M&A activity, due diligence and post-acquisition integration. Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement, process streamlining and greater efficiency across the finance function. Support cash and treasury management. Act as a finance business partner to multiple internal departments. Provide support on ad hoc projects. Our client offers an exceptional progression plan and actively encourages internal moves to help broaden the successful candidate's experience and develop their career. This represents a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong practice background who is looking to make their first move into industry, gain broad commercial exposure and build a long-term career within a growing and ambitious business. Our local Lancashire Axon Moore team recruit all accounting and finance roles from CFO to transactional finance on both a temporary and permanent basis.