Financial Accountant

Axon Moore are exclusively partnering with a market leading PE backed business in Wigan to recruit a qualified Financial Accountant. At the forefront of the sector and with a track record of delivering on major projects, our client is well positioned to see sustained growth.

This is an excellent varied opportunity for a first time mover to step into a high level role within an established business, with the opportunity to drive change and make the role their own. This individual will gain exceptional exposure and shadow and learn from a high calibre and supportive Finance Director.

Responsibilities include:

• Preparation of statutory accounts
• Fully responsible for the year end audit process
• Production of monthly management accounts and board papers
• Assistance with preparation of annual group budget and forecasting
• Assisting in preparation of monthly group consolidation
• VAT returns, HMRC returns and payment
• Management of group leases
• Support the Group’s tax planning strategy
• Continuous improvement of existing accounting procedures, controls and reporting, and implementing efficiencies across the Group
• Ad hoc project work, including potential upcoming acquisitions and commercial exposure

The role will suit an individual with a positive, can-do attitude with an enthusiastic and energetic approach to work, who is hungry to develop and progress within a successful finance team. In return, our client offers a competitive benefits package, excellent progression plan and exposure, and a hybrid working schedule.

Our local Lancashire Axon Moore team recruit all accounting and finance roles from CFO to transactional finance on both a temporary and permanent basis. For more information about this role or our wider team, please contact Kat Goulding on kgoulding@axonmoore.com or on 07464 598852.