GROUP ACCOUNTANT - 12 Month FTC

This is a great opportunity for a qualified accountant (ACA) to join this innovative and multibillion turnover market leader! The newly created role of Group Accountant for this multi-entity and rapidly growing distribution business is a key appointment with the potential to become a permanent position.

• Salary up to £80,000 + Benefits Package
• Hybrid working - 3 days office based - Manchester

What will you be doing?

As part of a high performing Group Accounting team, you will be accountable for the timely and accurate financial reporting of all group entities (approx. 50) including consolidated accounts, balance sheet, statutory accounts, (IFRS) variance analysis and supporting the production of the board reporting pack.

A key part of this role will be project based to identify and implement process improvements (from a control and efficiency perspective) with the aim of delivering faster better data and reports.

What are we looking for?

• We seek a qualified accountant ACA, with excellent technical and reporting skills aligned to current accounting standards.
• Ideally you will come from a "Top 10" background.
• Candidates must have worked within a group / corporate accounting function
• You will be a pro-active and 'can do’ character who thrives in an environment that is fast paced, evolving and where there is a genuine opportunity to make an impact!
• Your ability to produce timely and insightful accounts that are 'right first time’ is essential as is the ability to communicate results to a broad range of managers across the business.
• Strong 'IT’ skills with Microsoft office and an ERP system are also important.

What’s in it for you?

• You will be joining a business at a really exciting phase of its growth and in a role that is deigned to have with the potential of becoming a permanent position.
• You will receive a competitive salary up to £80,000 and benefits package

To apply please forward your CV together with details of your current salary and benefits package. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK / EU on a permanent full-time basis.