Your newpany
Hays Senior Finance is exclusively partnered with a growing Lancashire-based manufacturing SME. We are recruiting a talented Group Financial Accountant for a newly created role within its expanding Group structure. Following a series of acquisitions earlier this year, this position offers an exciting opportunity to shape and develop the Group finance function. You will be based at the Clitheroe site of one of the newly acquired businesses and play a key role in supporting the Group’s continued growth.
Your new role
Reporting to the Head of Finance, as Group Financial Accountant, you will:
1. Lead the audit and consolidation processes for the Group
2. Ensurepliance with tax planning,ernance, and statutory requirements
3. Manage the accounting functions for two key Group entities, overseeing a small transactional team
4. Oversee all core financial operations, including sales and purchase ledger, cash book, and general ledger management
5. Produce monthly management reports and provide financial insights to the leadership team
6. Drive system improvements and process enhancements across the finance function
This is a hands-on, varied rolebining technical accounting expertise, strategic input and business partnering throughout the Group.
About You
7. Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
8. Strong knowledge of accounting standards (FRS 102 and IFRS)
9. Proven experience in group accounting and financial consolidation
10. Ability to work independently and manage a small team effectively
11. Ideal for a second-time mover from practice looking to broaden theirmercial exposure
What’s on Offer
12. Bonus opportunities, including profit share
13. 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
14. Enhanced pension contributions
15. The chance to make a significant impact during an exciting period of growth
16. Initial on-site working in Clitheroe, with hybrid flexibility expected after the first few months