Group Financial Accountant

Location: Manchester

Contract: Interim Fixed Term Contract - 18 month assignment

Start Date: Immediate / Short Notice Preferred

We are seeking an experienced and technically strong Interim Group Financial Reporting Manage
r to join our client's finance leadership team at short notice. This is a critical role responsible for overseeing group financial reporting, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and supporting key business and statutory reporting requirements during a period of change and growth. The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant with exceptional technical accounting expertise, strong reporting credentials, and the ability to quickly establish credibility with senior stakeholders.

• Lead the preparation and review of consolidated monthly, quarterly and annual Group financial reporting.
• Manage the Group consolidation process, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery of financial information.
• Prepare and review statutory accounts for UK and international entities where applicable.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and UK GAAP accounting standards.
• Act as the technical accounting lead, providing guidance on complex accounting issues and transactions.
• Support the year-end audit process and manage relationships with external auditors.
• Review and implement new accounting standards and reporting requirements.
• Oversee balance sheet integrity, reconciliations and financial controls.
• Support acquisitions, disposals and corporate restructuring activities from a financial reporting perspective.
• Partner with senior finance and business stakeholders to provide high-quality financial insights and reporting.
• Identify and implement process improvements to strengthen reporting efficiency and control

• ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualified accountant.
• Significant experience in Group Financial Reporting within a large corporate or complex multi-entity environment.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge with proven expertise in IFRS and UK GAAP.
• Previous experience preparing consolidated financial statements and statutory accounts.
• Background in practice (Big 4 or Top 10) combined with industry experience is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of audit processes and stakeholder management.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Proactive, hands‑on approach with the ability to operate effectively in a fast paced environment.
• Available to start at short notice or immediately

• Competitive salary of £80,000 + bens
• Opportunity to make an immediate impact in a high profile finance role.
• Exposure to senior leadership and strategic finance initiatives