Group Financial Reporting Accountant (Permanent)

Group Accountant PE-Backed Tech Business | Manchester City Centre | £45,000 – £55,000 + Benefits
Newly Qualified | Hands-On Role

Are you a newly qualified accountant with a background in audit from a smaller practice? Are you looking to make your first move into industry with a high-growth, private equity-backed tech business? We’re working with an innovative and forward-thinking tech company based in Manchester City Centre. Backed by private equity and on a steep growth trajectory, the business has a dynamic, modern culture and a clear vision for the future. The finance team is lean, collaborative, and highly engaged with the wider business – this is not a back-office role.

As Group Accountant, you’ll take on a varied and hands-on role, working closely with the Financial Controller and wider business teams. You’ll play a key part in delivering accurate financial information, improving processes, and acting as a true business partner across departments.

Preparation of group consolidated accounts and management reporting
Supporting budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis
Partnering with department heads to provide financial insight and support decision-making
Ad hoc project work related to growth, acquisitions and system improvements

Newly qualified ACA / ACCA (or equivalent)
Audit experience from a smaller or mid-tier firm, ideally with hands-on exposure to SME clients
Excellent communication skills and an interest in working closely with non-finance stakeholders
A high-growth, PE-backed environment with significant career progression potential
City centre offices with hybrid working
A genuine opportunity to influence the way finance supports a modern, tech-driven business

If you\’re a newly qualified accountant looking for your first industry move – and you want more than just a reporting role – this could be your ideal next step.