Robert Walters
Accountant
Accountant at Robert Walters, based in Manchester, North West England, paying £60,000 - £63,000 per annum. This is a contract role.
- Pay
- £60,000 - £63,000 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Contract · On site
- Location
- Manchester, North West England
- Closing date
- Sector
- Accountant
About 29% above the going rate for accountant
Reference 57481855
About the role
Accountant
Location: Manchester
Contract: 18Month FTC
An established, international travel services business is looking for a F&A Accountant to join its Group Finance function. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing, commercially focused environment, supporting the financial reporting of US-based entities across multiple business divisions.
Working closely with the Finance Manager and wider finance stakeholders, you will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong financial controls and driving continuous improvement across the Record to Report process.
Key ResponsibilitiesDeliver accurate and timely month-end, quarter-end and year-end reporting.
Prepare journals, accruals, prepayments and general ledger reviews.
Complete balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
Perform variance analysis, identifying key financial trends and performance drivers.
Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal policies and audit requirements.
Support internal and external stakeholders with financial reporting and accounting queries.
Identify opportunities to improve processes, reporting efficiency and automation.
Contribute to finance transformation initiatives and system enhancements.
ACA, ACCA or CIMA
Minimum three years' experience preparing and reviewing management accounts.
Strong general ledger and month-end close experience.
Good understanding of statutory reporting, audit and financial controls.
Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
Experience using SAP or a similar ERP system is desirable.
Able to manage competing priorities and work effectively to tight deadlines.
If you are a accountannt looking for your next opportunity within a dynamic, international business, please get in touch to discuss the role in confidence.
Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
Reference: 57481855 · Posted 3 hours ago · Closes 2 Dec 2026 · Listed via Robert Walters
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