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Group Financial Accountant

Job description

​An international high-end IT manufacturing business based in Wakefield require a CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified Group Financial Accountant to join their business in what is a very exciting role at an 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 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. Consideration will also be given to any first moving practice accountant with either audit or accounts preparation background.

You will be an ambitious, self-motivated and commercially focused Accountant/Financial Accountant looking to develop your experience within a fast-paced dynamic PE backed organisation.

Exceptional career development, generous starting package with clear review and performance 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 30 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function.

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.