Group Financial Accountant

Adaptable Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a growing privately owned specialist manufacturing company based in Winsford to recruit a Group Financial Accountant. This is an exciting time to join the business as they embark on a period of growth and transformation.

Reporting to the Financial Controller you will be responsible for Financial Accounts, Group Consolidations and process improvement. This is an ideal opportunity for a qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with hands-on experience in consolidations, management reporting, and financial analysis.

Responsibilities Include:

• Provide proactive support to the Financial Controller in managing group-wide financial reporting
• Oversee month-end close, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of results
• Post selected transactions where required and review financial data prepared by the wider team
• Prepare the consolidation and management information pack for shareholders, including results, KPIs, and variance analysis
• Collaborate with finance and non-finance colleagues to drive efficiency and accuracy
• Conduct analytical reviews of performance, costs, and margins to support business decisions
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow managementprocesses
• Lead year-end consolidation and statutory accounts preparationacross the group
• Liaise with external auditors, addressing complex accounting matters and managing information flow
• Ensure compliance with internal financial policies, maintaining strong controls and reconciliations
• Drive improvements in systems and reporting tools, supporting a culture of continuous improvement

Skills Required:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
• Proven experience in group consolidation, management reporting, and financial control
• Strong technical skills and confidence in preparing statutory accounts and dealing with auditors
• Commercially aware, analytical, and comfortable liaising with both finance and non-finance stakeholders
• Hands-on approach with a proactive mindset and attention to detail
• Experience in PE-backed or multi-entity environments preferred
• Strong systems knowledge (Excel, ERP, reporting tools)

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday
• Hybrid working model
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance

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