Group Accountant

Group Accountant / Manchester (Hybrid) / Salary £50,000 - £55,000 Are you an ACA-qualified auditor ready to step out of practice and into a fast-paced, high-growth environment?

We're partnering with a private equity-backed, rapidly scaling business looking to hire a technically strong Group Accountant. This role is ideal for a first-time mover from audit who wants to broaden their experience, gain commercial exposure, and play a key role within a dynamic Group Finance function. The Opportunity Joining a high-performing finance team, you'll take ownership of the month-end close process at group level, ensuring robust financial reporting aligned to FRS 102, while also gaining exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic decision-making.

This is a highly visible role offering the chance to drive process improvements, enhance controls, and contribute to the ongoing evolution of a business in growth mode. Key Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate the group month-end close, ensuring all deadlines are met

Review accounting entries to ensure compliance with FRS 102 and best practice

Act as a key contact for external audit, supporting queries and requests

Produce and present variance analysis across weekly and monthly reporting

Partner with commercial teams to understand and reduce reporting differences

Identify risks and opportunities within financial performance

Own the balance sheet reconciliation process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness

Drive continuous improvement, streamlining processes and implementing best practice

Support wider ad hoc projects in a fast-evolving environment

What We're Looking For

ACA/ACCA qualified, ideally trained within a Top 10 / Top 20 firm

Strong grounding in audit, financial reporting, and controls

Solid understanding of FRS 102 and statutory reporting

Confident communicator, able to engage with senior stakeholders

Analytical mindset with a proactive, solutions-focused approach

A genuine interest in joining a high-growth, PE-backed business

Clear progression path as the business continues to scale

If you're looking to step away from audit and apply your technical expertise in an industry, forward-looking role, this is an excellent opportunity to accelerate your career. Please contact Lauren Harrison at Accountable Recruitment on