Group Financial Accountant

Job Title: Group Financial Accountant Location: Manchester Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 Type: Full-time, Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Group Financial Accountant to join a high-profile retail business based in Manchester. This role offers the chance to play a pivotal part in a dynamic finance function within a well-established company that values innovation, technology, and data-led decision-making.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Monthly Reporting

• Lead the monthly consolidation process using FCCS
• Review submissions from UK and international teams, flagging any issues for resolution
• Prepare monthly consolidated financial statements for inclusion in the Group Performance Pack
• Compile monthly cash flow statements
• Reconcile acquisitions, investments, and fixed assets at month-end

Forecasting & Budgeting

• Deliver budgets, forecasts, five-year plans and cash flow projections for JVs, associates, and acquisition-related liabilities

Technical Accounting

• Act as the go-to person for IFRS 16 queries and compliance
• Process acquisition accounting entries through FCCS
• Analyse the Group’s investment structure (including JVs and associates) and apply appropriate accounting treatments
• Oversee Fixed Assets and CAPEX reporting

Interim & Year-End Reporting

• Prepare consolidated schedules and reports for interim and year-end accounts
• Manage post-close adjustments and reflect them accurately in consolidated financials
• Draft detailed notes to the financial statements for multiple areas
• Provide ad-hoc support during critical reporting periods

What We’re Looking For:

• ACA / ACCA (or equivalent)
• Proven experience preparing financial statements under IFRS
• Strong working knowledge of a consolidation system (FCCS, HFM, or similar)
• Background in a complex, matrix-style commercial environment
• Commercially aware with strong analytic skills and curiosity to dig into the numbers
• Capable of communicating technical finance matters to non-finance stakeholders

This is a brilliant opportunity for a technically skilled accountant to join a commercially driven organisation and make a real impact.

If interested in this role, please send over the most recent version of your CV.

Matt.bown@robertwalters.com

07345447995

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