Our client is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Record to Report Accountant to join their dynamic team in Manchester. This role offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a leading organisation, where your skills and creativity will be utilised to provide solutions and services. The successful candidate will be responsible for comprehensive general accounting and period closing activities, providing updates on financial performance and additional insight as required. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a supportive environment that values employee well being and career growth.

Opportunity to work in a supportive and inclusive environment
Role focused on comprehensive general accounting and period closing activities
Chance to contribute to process improvement initiatives

As a Financial Accountant, you will play a crucial role in managing the general ledger, supporting closing activities, executing intercompany reconciliation processes, assisting with audits, identifying process enhancement opportunities, and overseeing Assistant Accountants. Your ability to manage multiple responsibilities while maintaining high standards of accuracy will be key to your success in this role. You will also have the chance to contribute to process improvement initiatives, further enhancing the efficiency of our operations.

Oversee the management and maintenance of the general ledger, ensuring accurate and timely recording of all transactions.
Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities, including preparing journal entries and performing account reconciliations.
Manage and execute intercompany reconciliation processes, ensuring all transactions are accurately reflected in the financial records.
Assist with internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and reports.
Identify opportunities for enhancing processes or automating tasks within record-to-report process.
Provide line management oversight for Assistant Accountants, delegating tasks and reviewing their work.
The ideal candidate for the Record To Report Accountant position is part or fully qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/etc.) with experience in an operational finance role. You possess strong organisational and time management skills along with excellent verbal and written communication abilities. Your knowledge of current regulations including IFRS / UK GAAP, Companies Acts etc., coupled with your proficiency in core financial systems and general accounting procedures makes you a strong contender for this role. Your ability to operate in a service driven culture, continuously challenging and seeking to be better is highly valued. Proficiency in MS Office applications, particularly MS Excel, and in-depth knowledge of ERP software (ORACLE would be preference, SAP experience acceptable) are also required.

You will have the following experience:

Part or fully qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/etc.) with experience in an operational finance role.
Knowledge of current regulations including IFRS / UK GAAP, Companies Acts etc.
Good knowledge of core financial systems and general accounting procedures.
Strong organisation and time management skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills with presentation experience.
Ability to operate in a service driven culture, continuously challenging and seeking to be better.
Proficient in MS Office applications (particularly MS Excel).
In depth knowledge of ERP software (ORACLE would be preference, SAP experience acceptable).

Our client is committed to creating a workplace where everyone is empowered to achieve their career goals. They believe that their people are at the heart of their business, using their skills and creativity to provide solutions and services to clients and customers. They have designed a wellbeing strategy based on employee feedback that mental, physical, and financial wellbeing are important to them. This commitment to employee wellbeing sets them apart as an employer of choice.

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