Corporate Reporting Accountant (12month FTC)

Corporate Reporting Accountant (12-Month FTC) Manchester | Hybrid Working A 12-month opportunity has arisen for an accountant to join a high-growth, listed business within its Corporate Reporting team.

This role offers a unique blend of technical reporting and narrative storytelling. It is particularly well-suited to individuals who enjoy shaping clear, engaging messaging — making it an excellent role for someone with a genuine interest in writing or creative communication alongside their accounting career.

Working in a highly visible, externally focused role, you will contribute to the production of Annual and Half-Year Reports, helping translate complex financial, strategic and ESG information into clear, compelling disclosures. You will engage with senior stakeholders across Finance, Legal and Risk, gaining broad exposure while developing both technical and written communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the production of Annual and Interim Reports, with a strong focus on drafting and refining narrative content
• Contribute to the Strategic Report, ensuring messaging is clear, consistent and aligned to commercial objectives
• Draft governance, risk and regulatory disclosures
• Coordinate inputs from stakeholders across the business
• Prepare documentation for Audit Committee and external review
• Monitor developments in reporting regulations and best practice
• Support ESG and sustainability reporting, including regulatory disclosures
• Assist with reporting projects and continuous improvement initiatives

About You

• ACA / ACCA (or near completion), with experience in audit or financial reporting
• Strong written communication skills with a flair for structuring clear, engaging content
• Experience or exposure to external reporting within a regulated or listed environment
• Confident working with senior stakeholders
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage deadlines effectively
• Able to translate technical accounting into accessible, reader-friendly disclosures

Why Apply

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys the storytelling side of finance — where technical knowledge meets clear, impactful communication. If you have an interest in writing, editing, or crafting narratives alongside your accounting expertise, this role offers a distinctive and rewarding career path.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates