Group Accountant
PE-Backed Tech Business | Manchester City Centre | £45,000 - £55,000 + Benefits
Newly Qualified | Hands-On Role
Are you a newly qualified accountant with a background in audit from a smaller practice? Are you looking to make your first move into industry with a high-growth, private equity-backed tech business? This could be the perfect opportunity.
We’re working with an innovative and forward-thinking tech company based in Manchester City Centre. Backed by private equity and on a steep growth trajectory, the business has a dynamic, modern culture and a clear vision for the future. The finance team is lean, collaborative, and highly engaged with the wider business – this is not a back-office role.
The Opportunity
As Group Accountant, you’ll take on a varied and hands-on role, working closely with the Financial Controller and wider business teams. You’ll play a key part in delivering accurate financial information, improving processes, and acting as a true business partner across departments.
Key Responsibilities
* Preparation of group consolidated accounts and management reporting
* Supporting budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis
* Partnering with department heads to provide financial insight and support decision-making
* Contributing to the development of internal controls and process improvements
* Liaising with auditors and supporting year-end processes
* Ad hoc project work related to growth, acquisitions and system improvements
What We’re Looking For
* Newly qualified ACA / ACCA (or equivalent)
* Audit experience from a smaller or mid-tier firm, ideally with hands-on exposure to SME clients
* Strong technical skills, with a proactive and commercially-minded approach
* Excellent communication skills and an interest in working closely with non-finance stakeholders
* Ambition to grow with a business going through change and expansion
Why Join?
* A high-growth, PE-backed environment with significant career progression potential
* A business that values innovation, initiative, and collaboration
* City centre offices with hybrid working
* A genuine opportunity to influence the way finance supports a modern, tech-driven business
If you're a newly qualified accountant looking for your first industry move – and you want more than just a reporting role – this could be your ideal next step.