Accountant - PermanentLocation: Oldham Are you a Part‑Qualified Accountant looking to step into a broad, impactful role where you'll own key reporting processes and help drive continuous improvement? This is a great opportunity to join a high‑performing finance function and play a central role in delivering accurate statutory reporting, management accounting, compliance and strong internal controls. The Role You will support the delivery of high‑quality reporting and compliance across the business. Working closely with stakeholders, you'll analyse financial data, prepare monthly/quarterly VAT, and contribute to statutory accounts and audit cycles. You'll also help shape improvements in systems, controls and processes to enhance financial operations. Key Responsibilities Produce and review VAT and tax returns, resolving queries with internal stakeholders. Support annual statutory reporting and financial analysis. Strengthen financial controls and recommend areas for improvement. Contribute to continuous improvement projects across finance operations. Provide ad‑hoc support to the Accounting team. Essential Part‑Qualified ACCA/CIMA Strong understanding of accounting fundamentals and financial controls. Experience in financial reporting and management accounting. Advanced Excel skills; confident analysing and manipulating data. Excellent communication skills and ability to manage varied deadlines. Desirable Experience with accounting integrated software like SAP or Oracle or similar finance systems. VAT/CIS return preparation experience. Exposure to project work or process improvement initiatives. What You'll Bring You'll be detail‑driven, proactive and comfortable working with autonomy. You'll use your judgement to solve problems, support colleagues and maintain strong relationships across the business. You'll also be passionate about continuous improvement and high‑quality customer service, whilst offering a friendly, team-orientated approach. In return, you will receive hybrid working, on-site parking, 25 holidays, study support, a pension and, most importantly, a collaborative and supportive team. 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