Role:

Due to continued growth and planned future acquisitions our client is looking to strengthen their finance team with two new roles being created. This is an exciting time to join this well known and respected Bolton based business. Flexible/hybrid work alongside a great benefits package and clear development opportunities make this an opportunity not to be missed.

As Financial Accountant, in this newly established role, you shall be responsible for producing the financial statements for the individual companies within the wider group.

You will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, preparing financial statements, managing tax obligations, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations.

You will be the key point of contact for the auditors for the year end Group reporting audit and the audit of the financial statements and will co-ordinate the completion of audit requests for finance and other departments.

The role will also assist with the preparation of the monthly reporting requirements to the US and Boards of Directors whilst seeking to ensure robust financial controls and processes are in place.

Key Duties:

Financial Reporting & Audit

• Prepare financial statements for individual entities
• Act as the primary contact for external auditors during year-end audits
• Coordinate audit requests across finance and other departments
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting to Group by the third working day

Tax & Compliance

• Prepare tax calculations, tax forecasts, and returns
• Provide data to tax auditors for year-end tax computations
• Manage current and future tax reliefs such as R&D and Deferred tax
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulations, and group policies
• Prepare VAT returns and assist with statutory filings

Management & Board Reporting

• Prepare monthly Group board reports
• Support monthly and quarterly reporting to the US
• Provide reconciliations and financial reports to US stakeholders
• Assist with budget preparation and financial modelling for business cases

Controls & Process Improvement

• Perform regular balance sheet reviews
• Report key risks for Finance and Credit Control
• Identify and implement process improvements across departments
• Support integration of acquisitions and ensure robust controls (may require UK travel)
• Participate in the transition to a new finance platform, including SOX control development

Strategic Projects & Analysis

• Prepare consolidated cash flow forecasts for UK Group
• Analyse financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Serve as the technical point of contact for accounting queries across the Group.
• Contribute to finance and group-wide projects and ad hoc initiatives.

Experience Required:

• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS
• Strong knowledge of tax requirements and Corporation Tax and deferred tax calculations
• Advance level spreadsheet skills and PC literacy
• Highly numeric/strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Knowledge of Sarbanes Oxley controls would be beneficial, but not required
• Knowledge of Sage X3 Accountancy software would be beneficial, but not required
• Qualified Accountant ACA/ ACCA/ CIMA
• Work experience as a Financial Accountant or similar role
• Preparation or audit of financial statements