<dt class="rm-fieldTitle">Description</dt><dd class="rm-fieldData"><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><strong data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Financial Accountant | Manchester | Onsite | £50,000 - £60,000 + 25 days holiday + bank holidays, plus wide range of benefits/discounts | Retail | First-time Industry Movers</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">A well-established retail business is looking to appoint a Financial Accountant as part of the continued build-out of its group finance team.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">With multi-site operations, strong turnover growth and ongoing investment in systems and infrastructure, this role is ideally suited to a recently qualified ACA, ACCA or equivalent from a large practice looking to make their first move into industry.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">You will step into a visible, public-facing role where your technical grounding will be valued, and where you can also begin developing broader business partnering and commercial skills.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><strong>The Role</strong></span></p><ul class="xMailOutline"><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Preparation of monthly management accounts across multiple entities and sites</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Full ownership of balance sheet integrity and month-end close processes</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Lead support on statutory accounts preparation and year-end audit process</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Involvement in consolidations and group reporting</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Partner with operational and commercial stakeholders to support performance</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Review, strengthen and streamline financial controls</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Support budgeting, forecasting and cash flow planning</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><strong>About You</strong></span></p><ul class="xMailOutline"><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualified from a large practice </span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Strong grounding in IFRS and UK GAAP</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Experience auditing large, multi-entity or multi-site clients</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Exposure to wholesale, retail, FMCG or similar fast-paced sectors preferred</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Technically strong with attention to detail and high standards</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Commercially curious and motivated to step beyond pure reporting</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Looking for a first move that offers progression and genuine development</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><strong>What's on Offer</strong></span></p><ul class="xMailOutline"><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">£50,000 - £60,000 salary depending on experience</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Onsite working (5 days/week)</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">25 days holiday plus bank holidays</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Staff discount and access to a wide range of retail benefits</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Employee-owned organisation with strong internal progression</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Opportunity to move into broader finance or commercial roles over time</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Zachary Daniels and our client are both equal opportunity employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.</span></p><div><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Zachary Daniels is a Niche, National &amp; International Recruitment Consultancy. Specialising in Buying, Merchandising &amp; Ecommerce | Design, Technical, Wholesale &amp; Production | Finance | HR &amp; Talent | H&amp;S &amp; Compliance | Marketing, Digital &amp; Technology | Property &amp; Centre Management | Retail, Trade, Leisure &amp; Wholesale Operations | Senior Appointments &amp; Exec | Sales | Supply Chain &amp; Logistics</span></div><div> </div><div><span style="font-size: 8pt;">NOTE</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 8pt;">All emails will be sent from the following domain @<span class="xs1">zacharydaniels</span> &amp; we will never contact you via WhatsApp without calling you prior nor would we ever ask for any financial information.</span></div><div> </div><div><span style="font-size: 8pt;">BH35597</span></div></dd>