At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the migration of financial systems and ensure accurate reporting for group companies.
- Company: Dynamic firm in Manchester with a focus on innovation and growth.
- Benefits: Competitive day rates, hybrid working, and potential for extension.
- Other info: Collaborative team environment with opportunities for professional development.
- Why this job: Join a key project that enhances financial governance and reporting accuracy.
- Qualifications: Qualified accountant with experience in Sage 200 and group accounts.
Our client is currently looking to hire a qualified and experienced Group Accountant for a short-term project based from their Manchester office.
Duration: 3 months with potential extension
Day Rates: Competitive depending on experience – Inside IR35
Location: Greater Manchester
Hybrid working: 2 days in the office, 3 days from home
Role
The Group Accountant will play a key role in ensuring the smooth migration of group companies from Xero and Business Central to Sage 200. The role will ensure that business can continue seamlessly as part of the move to the new system, ensuring integrity of data, accurate reporting and strong governance.
You will support in ensuring that the benefits of all companies being on the one platform is maximised, enabling accurate and timely consolidation of accounts, consistent controls and reconciliations and the ability to report divisionally. The role will also support in the documentation of work instructions and quick reference forms, to support staff in getting up to speed and using Sage 200.
Key Responsibilities
- Support with the migration from Xero and Business Central to Sage 200.
- Develop a consolidation schedule for consolidating all Group companies.
- Develop monthly reporting pack which compares actuals to budget.
- Develop control account reconciliations to be completed as part of the month end process.
- Draft training documentation to support users in using the Sage 200 system.
- Support in the transition to the new lease accounting model under FRS 102.
- Deliver reporting to produce statutory account disclosures with a clear audit trail.
- Support the Group Reporting and Transformation Manager in ensuring that Sage 200 strengthens financial governance across the business.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of reporting quality, accuracy and efficiency.
Personal Attributes
- Methodical and organised
- Strong attention to detail
- Collaborative and supportive team player
- Comfortable providing constructive challenge
- Hands-on, adaptable and proactive
Skills and Experience
Essential:
- Experience of Sage 200 accounting system
- Preparation of management accounts
- Experience preparing group accounts or consolidations
- Preparation of statutory accounts
- Strong technical accounting skills and interest in technical standards
- Advanced Excel skills, including data manipulation
- Strong communication and presentation skills
Desirable:
- Experience working in a high-growth or evolving environment
- Experience supporting integration during M&A
Qualifications:
Qualified accountant: ACMA, ACCA, ICAEW or ICAS
Group Accountant in Manchester employer: First Recruitment Group
First Recruitment Group is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation in the clean water sector. Located in Peterborough, employees benefit from a supportive environment that prioritises professional growth and development, alongside competitive remuneration and benefits. Join us to make a meaningful impact on vital infrastructure projects while advancing your career in a thriving industry.
