Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
Financial Reporting and Analysis
The Rate
£55 per hour
IR35 Status
Inside IR35
The Location
Manchester
The Working Pattern
Hybrid, circa 2 days per week in the office
Duration
Fixed-term contract, maternity cover until March 2027
About the Client
Digital Skills are partnering with a large, multinational consumer technology organisation operating at scale across multiple markets. The finance function supports complex, high-volume operations and works closely with international stakeholders.
About the Role
This role sits within a central reporting team and focuses on post month end analysis, financial commentary and senior stakeholder reporting. It is well suited to a qualified accountant who enjoys explaining financial performance and influencing outcomes rather than processing transactions.
Responsibilities
* Analyse monthly financial results following close, focusing on key movements across P&L and balance sheet
* Prepare clear, concise financial commentary for senior stakeholders
* Present monthly financials to leadership in a calm, structured manner
* Support US GAAP group reporting submissions and respond to group‑level queries
* Assist with UK GAAP statutory reporting activities
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including month‑end retrospectives
* Investigate variances and accounting queries independently
* Support SOX‑related controls within the reporting process
Desired Skills and Experience
* Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
* Proven experience in a reporting or analytical finance role
* Strong understanding of balance sheet and P&L movements
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Comfortable working autonomously in a deadline‑driven environment
* Exposure to US GAAP and UK GAAP
* SAP experience beneficial but not essential
Summary of the Best Candidate
The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with at least three to four years' post‑qualification experience, strong reporting credentials and the confidence to explain financial performance to senior stakeholders. You will be analytical, articulate and able to influence without authority.
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