Group Financial Accountant

Sharp Consultancy are delighted to be working exclusively with a well-established and highly regarded manufacturing business to recruit a Group Financial Accountant.

This is an excellent opportunity for an active ACA or ACCA studier looking to step into a broad, hands on role with genuine scope for progression. The position offers exposure across statutory reporting, group tax, audit, and process improvement, making it ideal for someone who wants to strengthen their technical accounting experience while developing commercially within a growing business.

The Role

Reporting into senior finance leadership, you will take ownership of accurate financial reporting, tax compliance, and continuous improvement across finance processes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparation of monthly and statutory accounts.
• Completion of VAT returns and corporation tax information packs, including HMRC submissions.
• Helping lead the year-end and external audit process.
• Ensuring compliance with UK GAAP / IFRS.
• Strengthening and documenting internal controls and financial processes.
• Supporting budgeting, rolling forecasts, and cash flow management.
• Involvement in ad-hoc projects that add value across the business.

What's in it for you?

• Full study support for ACA or ACCA if required (active studiers encouraged).
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays.
• Private pension scheme.
• Death in Service (2 salary).
• PMI & healthcare (couple cover).
• Hybrid working - 1 day per week from home.
• Clear career progression opportunities within a stable, growing organisation.
• Exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic finance projects.

About You

• ACA / ACCA active studier
• Experience gained from practice or a similar industry based role.
• Strong technical accounting and group tax knowledge with exposure to statutory reporting.
• Confident communicator with an analytical mindset.
• Strong Excel skills and a process improvement approach.

If you would like to apply or require further information, please submit your CV today and one of our consultants will be in touch for a confidential discussion.