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Senior Management Accountant

Job description

We are excited to be working exclusively on a Financial Controller opportunity with a well-established, acquisitive business in Bradford. The business has built a strong reputation for delivering innovative solutions across a diverse customer base and has established a nationwide presence. Following continued growth, the business is looking to appoint an ambitious Group Financial Reporting Manager to oversee the finance team and play a key role in driving business performance.

Reporting directly to the CFO, the Group Financial Reporting Manager will take ownership of group consolidation, statutory reporting, technical accounting and the wider group reporting function, while leading and developing a transactional finance team of five. This is a broad and influential role, combining strong financial control and governance with responsibility for supporting acquisition accounting, business integrations and the ongoing development of the group’s finance processes and reporting.

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Key responsibilities will include:

  • Lead the monthly consolidation of multiple legal entities, ensuring the timely and accurate production of consolidated financial information.

  • Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports for SMT and the Board.

  • Preparation of statutory accounts, ensuring compliance with UK GAAP.

  • Manage year-end audit process, acting as the primary contact for external auditors.

  • Ensure integrity of the balance sheet through robust reconciliation and review.

  • Maintain group accounting policies ensuring consistent application across the business.

  • Manage intercompany accounting, reconciliations throughout the Group.

  • Oversee VAT, corporation tax and other statutory compliance requirements, working alongside external advisers where appropriate.

  • Support production of Group's annual financial statements and audit deliverables.

  • Drive improvements to financial controls, governance and reporting processes.

  • Support finance integration projects, acquisitions and changes to group structure.

  • Partner with operational finance teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and adherence to Group policies.

  • Assist with treasury reporting, cash flow analysis and working capital reporting.

  • Mentor and support members of the wider finance team.

Ideally you will be able to demonstrate the below qualifications/experience:

  • ACA, ACCA or CIMA Qualified.

  • Strong financial accounting and statutory reporting experience.

  • Experience producing group consolidations within a multi-entity environment.

  • Good knowledge of UK GAAP (IFRS exposure advantageous).

  • Previous responsibility for external audits and year-end reporting.

  • Strong balance sheet and financial control experience.

  • Excellent Excel skills and confidence working with ERP systems.

  • Proactive approach with the ability to identify and implement process improvements.

  • Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships across the business.

Benefits to include:

  • 25 Days + BH

  • Car Allowance

  • Pension

  • Private Healthcare

  • Free Parking

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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.