Part Qualified Accountant

Part Qualified Financial Accountant

Manchester City Centre | Hybrid Working

£31,000 – £36,000 + Study Support + Healthcare + Discretionary Bonus ACCA or CIMA (Part-Qualified & Actively Studying)

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a part qualified accountant to join a high performing finance team within a global professional services organisation, based in Manchester city centre with hybrid working.

This role is ideal for someone who is actively progressing with ACCA or CIMA, has proven UK accounting experience, and is keen to continue building strong technical expertise in an international, collaborative environment.

The Role

You’ll be part of an established shared service finance function, supporting entities across Europe and the Middle East. Working closely with a Financial Accountant and the wider finance team, you’ll gain hands-on exposure across month-end close, balance sheet ownership, statutory reporting, and compliance.

This is a broad, technically strong role offering genuine development, visibility, and the opportunity to work closely with external advisors, auditors, and tax specialists.

Key Responsibilities

Supporting the month-end close under GAAP, including preparation and posting of journals

Preparing and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations, resolving discrepancies promptly

Producing fee reconciliations and supporting intercompany accounting, invoicing, and settlement

Assisting with local statutory accounts, audits, and compliance obligations

Preparing monthly data packs for external accountants and reviewing local GAAP vs management accounts

Supporting VAT and other fiscal returns, ensuring accurate and timely submission

Liaising with Accounts Payable, Billing, Treasury, Tax teams, and external advisors

Assisting with financial statements, ad-hoc projects, and continuous improvement initiatives

Operating within a robust control environment, working comfortably with large, detail-driven data sets

About You

Part-qualified ACCA or CIMA, actively studying and progressing

3–5 years’ proven UK-based experience in an accounting or finance role - essential

Experience supporting month-end, balance sheet reconciliations, and statutory reporting

Exposure to VAT preparation and submission

Experience working within an international or multi-entity business, including FX exposure

Strong Excel skills and experience using global ERP systems

Highly organised, deadline-driven, and detail-focused

A collaborative team player with strong communication skills and a positive, can-do attitude

Must have full right to work in the UK in a permanent role – visa sponsorship is not available for this role

What’s On Offer

£31,000 – £36,000 salary

Full study support for ACCA or CIMA

Private healthcare

Discretionary bonus

Hybrid working model

Manchester city centre location

Long term development and progression through qualification