Financial Accounting Manager

Job Description

Financial Accounting ManagerSalary: £60,000-£65,000Location: Manchester (hybrid working)Duration: PermanentSellick Partnership has been engaged to recruit a Financial Accounting Manager for a growing and dynamic services company based in Manchester city centre. This profitable division is part of a listed and world leading organisation which has gone from strengthto strength. The division has seen significant growth over the past few years and will now be looking to further advance through organic growth as well as via acquisitions.This role is available at an exciting time and the successful candidate will manage the day to day responsibilities of the Operational Accounting Team, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and control, whilst providing technical support to all membersof the team.The main focus of the role will be end to end management of the financial entries hitting the general ledger, however the added value of enhancing and developing both the team including driving process change, and the quality of the financial informationproduced by strengthening controls. The team comprises of c.5 individuals at various levels of professional qualification.The role offers exposure to a wide range of Finance areas including month end and group reporting, indirect taxes (UK and various overseas territories), balance sheet control, investment accounting and cash management. The role will require strong analyticalskills, but also a high level of adaptability.The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA) coming from a similar role.The individual in this role needs to have previous team management experience, strong organisational skills, a proven record of process and system improvements, be pro-active, flexible and able to meet tight deadlinesYou will have solid business partnering and influencing skills in order to be a success in a complex area of the business with multiple stakeholders. You will have a creative and innovative approach to problem solving and analysis; delivery orientated -able to work in pressurised environments, meet multiple deadlines and manage own priorities.You will also be able to demonstrate business acumen and ability to gain knowledge across the breadth of a variety of functions. Good communication skills - able to translate financial information and create successful business relationships. You will alsobe able to take a big picture view with demonstrable internal consultancy and influencing skills, while possessing a keen eye for the detail.We are looking for someone with sparkle, drive & energy to come in and really drive some significant improvement. You will need to be driven, inquisitive and have a desire to succeed and improve. This is a very exciting opportunity for an ambitious and passionatecandidate to forge a career in a highly successful developing business. You can expect to progress quickly within the organisation if performing well within the role and adding value.Personal and professional development from the owners is a key priority and there will be scope to grow within this role and to help shape and nurture the team. The position is ideal for someone looking for a role with significant breadth, and exposure directlyto senior leadership.Furthermore, they operate a blended flexible working model, allowing choice, freedom, and flexibility as to where, when and how you work, balancing personal, team and client requirements.If you consider yourself to be a committed, career driven professional who can demonstrate the above experience and who would welcome the stimulus of this commercial finance post then we would be pleased to hear from you.If you would like to apply for this role or would like to find out more, please apply online or contact Jonathan Moss at Sellick PartnershipSellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years experience, hourly rates, and salary levelspurely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.