Your new company A Lancashire-based Manufacturing SME is seeking a Group Financial Accountant in a newly created role for the business, which has come about through acquisitions earlier in the year. This person will be based at the Blackburn site of one of the newly acquired businesses, and play an integral part in building out the new Group finance function for the business. Your new role As Group Financial Accountant, you will take ownership of the audit and consolidation processes for the group, ensuring compliance with tax planning, governance, and statutory requirements. You will also manage the accounting functions of two key group entities, overseeing a small team of transactional staff. Your responsibilities will include the full spectrum of financial operations-from sales and purchase ledger to cash book and general ledger management. You will produce monthly management reports, support the leadership team with financial insights, and lead system improvement initiatives. This is a varied and hands-on role that combines technical accounting with strategic input. What you'll need to succeed You will be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA), ideally with a background in practice and a strong grasp of accounting standards such as FRS 102 and IFRS. Experience in corporate or group accounting is essential, along with the ability to work autonomously and manage a small team. You'll be a proactive problem solver with excellent communication skills and a solid understanding of finance department operations, including treasury, sales, and purchase ledger functions. Industry experience is advantageous, although someone moving first-time from practice will also be considered. What you'll get in return The salary range for this is £55K - £65K, plus a range of bonuses and benefits including 24 days holidays and enhanced pension contributions. This is an opportunity to really make your mark in a business going through an exciting period of change, and gain exposure in the manufacturing industry if this is a sector of interest. You will initially be working full-time on-site in Blackburn, but this is likely to offer more hybrid flexibility after the first few months. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays