Financial Accountant

My client is a fast-growing service business based in the Knutsford area.

Due to continued growth, there is a need for a Management Accountant. This is a new created role due to growth. The role offers a genuine opportunity to shape processes, add value, and build strong financial foundations across multiple operating businesses within the Group.

The right candidate will play a pivotal role in delivering timely, accurate, and insightful financial information — supporting both operational leadership and Group reporting requirements. This position offers exposure across the business and the chance to act as a trusted finance partner to key stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Reporting & Month-End

• Completion of month-end close process from start to finish across multiple operating entities
• Production of accurate P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow statements, with journal posting and maintenance of a full trial balance, in addition to production of supporting material, including completion of balance sheet reconciliations and Group reporting packs
• Support and review sales invoicing process, ensuring the process is completed accurately, is recognised appropriately and ties through to financial statements
• Take responsibility for the production of audit information and liaise with external auditors to ensure effective completion of the audit process for your entities
• Support statutory accounts preparation and tax compliance (Corporation Tax and VAT)
• Support the FP&A Manager with budgeting and forecasting processes
• Prepare and maintain weekly cash flow forecasts, ensuring visibility of short- and medium-term liquidity
• Ensure adherence to Group policies and financial controls
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance reporting efficiency, accuracy and control
• Support the development, optimisation, and automation of finance systems, including effective usage of Microsoft Business Central and leveraging of AI to drive controlled improvements
• Assist with system upgrades, testing, and the rollout of new finance technologies across the Group
• Support wider Group Finance initiatives and ad-hoc strategic projects

The right candidate for the role will be:

• Highly organised, with the ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload
• Technically competent with a desire to further your development
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills
• Commercially aware and confident communicating with non-finance stakeholders
• Motivated to improve processes and drive efficiencies

Experience & Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (recognised accountancy qualification)
• Strong Excel skills (essential)
• Experience within a Group structure and/or professional services environment (advantageous)

In return this role offers a competitive package and a real opportunity to develop as the business grows.