Senior Financial Accountant

Your new company
A prestigious, award winning international legal firm is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to join their high performing finance team based in Manchester City Centre. In this key role, you will work closely with both the Finance Director and Financial Controller, playing a key part in shaping the financial strategy of the business. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced Financial Accountant looking to take their career to the next level, with the autonomy to lead, develop, and drive the performance of your own team.
Your new role
In this role, you will lead the preparation of key financial statements including the Balance Sheet, Income Statement (P&L), and Cash Flow Statement. While ensuring all reporting complies with relevant standards such as GAAP or IFRS. You'll drive budgeting and forecasting activities, analysing financial performance to identify trends, assess profitability, and provide insightful guidance to senior management. Alongside managing tax-related information and submissions, you will support both internal and external audits to maintain strong financial integrity. As a team manager, you'll guide and develop your finance team, fostering high performance, accuracy, and continuous improvement across all financial processes.
What you'll need to succeed
Fully qualified (ACCA, CIMA, or ACA). You will have demonstrable experience producing Balance Sheets, P&L statements, and Cash Flow reports, with strong technical accounting knowledge.
Key qualities we value:

• Clear and confident communication skills
• Ability to translate complex financial data into meaningful insights for stakeholders
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• A proactive mindset with a drive for continuous improvement