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Group Financial Accountant

  • Location: Harrogate
  • Salary: £55000 - £62000 per annum + Bonus, Pension, Health Care, Parking
  • Job Type:Permanent

Posted over 1 year ago

  • Sector: Finance, Qualified Finance
  • Contact: Leeds Qualified
  • Contact Email: leeds_qualified@sharpconsultancy.com
  • Expiry Date: 02 December 2022
  • Job Ref: JC38528_1667386563

International manufacturing business based in Harrogate ideally located for anyone based North Leeds, Harrogate or York currently require an experienced CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified senior Group Financial Accountant to join their business in what is a very exciting role at a really interesting point in the business's growth.

Due to recent new investment this role has been created to add extra value to the finance team as the company embarks on quite an ambitious development plan. Working closely with the Group Finance Director your responsibilities will include:
* Leading the production of the Statutory Accounts to meet both financial and legal requirements.
* Working closely with FD drafting the full statutory accounts for review and board approval.
* Managing and mentoring the financial accounts team currently studying towards CIMA/ACCA qualification.
* Driving improvements on month end deadlines ensuring information is received from senior stake holders discussing and highlighting potential efficiencies
* Liaising with external auditors
* Providing robust forecasting and budget planning around business strategy playing a lead role in scenario planning.
* Attending senior management meetings.
* Potential overview of finance systems discussing new system implementation if required.

Ideally you will be CIMA/ACA/ACCA qualified with previous experience within the manufacturing, engineering or construction sectors. You will be an ambitious, self-motivated and commercially focused Senior Management Accountant/Finance Manager looking to develop your experience within a fast-paced dynamic PE backed organisation.

Exceptional career development, generous starting package with clear review incentives make this one of the most interesting roles within the market at present.


Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 25 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function, from finance administrators through to senior Finance Director appointments. Please visit our website www.sharpconsultancy.com for more information on accountancy jobs or accountancy recruitment; finance jobs or finance recruitment.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e-mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore if we have not responded to your application within seven days please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.