At a Glance
- Tasks: Support accurate financial reporting and collaborate with a dynamic finance team.
- Company: Fast-growing international business in the hospitality and leisure sector.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, benefits package, and genuine career development opportunities.
- Other info: Work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to complex group structures.
- Why this job: Join a supportive team and enhance your accounting skills on a global scale.
- Qualifications: Newly qualified ACA or ACCA with strong financial accounting experience.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 50000 £ per year.
Reference: 4812999Job ID: 5404245Posted: 2026-08-05Closing date: 2026-08-28Location: Manchester
Salary: 45,000 - 50,000 +benefits (per annum)Job type: Permanent Working pattern: Full time
- Industry: Property & Real Estate / Senior Finance Qualified
- Company: Hays
Consultant: Katherine O'Brien Hays office: Manchester — 5th Floor, City Tower, Piccadilly Plaza
Phone: 07916397221Email: kate. obrien1@hays. com Your new company A fast-growing international business operating across multiple jurisdictions, with a strong presence in the hospitality and leisure sector.
Working within a listed group environment, you'll join a collaborative finance team focused on delivering high-quality financial reporting and supporting strategic growth.
Your new role As Financial Accountant, you'll support the delivery of accurate and timely financial reporting across several UK and offshore entities.
Responsibilities will include month-end close activities, balance sheet reconciliations, cash flow reporting, statutory accounts preparation under IFRS, audit support, and assisting with group reporting requirements.
You'll work closely with finance colleagues across the UK and international locations to meet reporting deadlines and maintain strong financial controls.
What you'll need to succeed You'll be a newly qualified ACA or ACCA with strong financial accounting experience gained in practice, industry, or a combination of both.
Experience preparing IFRS statutory accounts is essential, along with exposure to audit processes and group reporting.
You'll have excellent attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Experience within hospitality, leisure, or a listed group structure would be advantageous.
What you'll get in return You'll join a dynamic and internationally focused organisation offering exposure to a complex group structure, opportunities to work with global stakeholders, and the chance to develop your technical accounting expertise within a supportive and collaborative finance team.
A competitive salary and benefits package is available alongside genuine career development opportunities.
What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #4812999 - Katherine O'Brien
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