Group Financial Accountant

Sharp Consultancy are delighted to be working exclusively with a well-established and highly regarded manufacturing business to recruit a Group Financial Accountant.

This is an excellent opportunity for an active ACA or ACCA studier looking to step into a broad, hands‑on role with genuine scope for progression. The position offers exposure across statutory reporting, group tax, audit, and process improvement
, making it ideal for someone who wants to strengthen their technical accounting experience while developing commercially within a growing business.

Reporting into senior finance leadership, you will take ownership of accurate financial reporting,
tax compliance
, and continuous improvement across finance processes.

• Preparation of monthly and statutory accounts.
• Completion of VAT returns and corporation tax information packs, including HMRC submissions.
• Helping lead the year-end and external audit process.
• Ensuring compliance with UK GAAP / IFRS.
• Strengthening and documenting internal controls and financial processes.
• Supporting budgeting, rolling forecasts, and cash flow management.
• Involvement in ad-hoc projects that add value across the business.

• Full study support for ACA or ACCA if required (active studiers encouraged).
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays.
• Private pension scheme.
• Death in Service (2× salary).
• PMI & healthcare (couple cover).
• Hybrid working – 1 day per week from home.
• Clear career progression opportunities within a stable, growing organisation.
• Exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic finance projects.

• ACA / ACCA active studier
• Experience gained from practice or a similar industry‑based role.
• Strong technical accounting and group tax knowledge with exposure to statutory reporting.
• Confident communicator with an analytical mindset.
• Strong Excel skills and a process‑improvement approach.

If you would like to apply or require further information, please submit your CV today and one of our consultants will be in touch for a confidential discussion.