Michael Page are proud to be working with this business: a true northern success story.

This is an opportunity for a practice-trained accountant to join the Group finance team of a highly acquisitive, fast-paced FTSE 100 Plc.

Managers / Senior Managers from practice / ACAs with 5-8 post-qualified experience in industry, we are eager to speak to you about this career-defining opportunity.

Client Details

Michael Page are proud to be working with this business: a true northern success story.

If you have an interest in retail, a desire to work for a global business, and the chance to work with exceptionally talented peers, you've come to the right place!

The business has one of the North West's most well-established & well-respected finance teams, with ample opportunities for career progression & self-development.

Our client can boast of industry-leading financial results, a consequence of a hugely successful international & UK expansion.

If you want to combine the exciting nature of an acquisitive business with the perks of a global brand, look no further
There are numerous examples of how this employer has helped to accelerate & nurture the careers of practice-trained accountants over the past decade, so it is genuinely a well-trodden path to success for ACA qualified, technically strong finance professionals.

Michael Page are proud to be partnering with one of the most successful & reputable businesses in the UK. We are in a strong position to talk you through how this finance team has developed, evolved & thrived in recent times, creating numerous promotions along the way.

If you are looking for a business that continues to challenge itself and expand year on year, with a great history & inclusive culture, look no further!

For any ambitious Managers / Senior Manager from a Top 6 practice, or any ACA's with subsequent industry experience in a technically focused role, there truly is no better place to take your career to the next level.

Description

The key responsibilities for this genuinely career-defining role with one of the North West's most attractive businesses will include…

• Playing a leading role of continually rolling out best practice for accounting standards in this group finance team in a leading PLC. This is particularly true in relation to acquisition accounting standards
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the business on how to stay ahead of changes to processes / regulations in the finance realm
• Preparation of acquisition accounting in accordance with IFRS and the relevant disclosures for inclusion in the Plc accounts. Preparation of the supporting documents such as IRR calculations and intangibles valuations.
• Preparation of papers for Board level review to document and justify assumptions used in the intangibles valuations and fair value adjustments made on acquisition.
• Co-ordinate post-acquisition finance activity to ensure smooth financial integration of newly acquired businesses and continuity of financial reporting.

Profile

This Senior role will be perfect for a career-focused individual who is…

• ACA / ACCA fully qualified
• Trained and qualified ACA / ACCA within one of the Top 6 accountancy practices
• A diligent, technically able individual who has exposure to IFRS
• Experience in the production or audit of Plc accounts
• Ability to prioritise & effectively manage stakeholders
• Have a commercial outlook and an understanding of how accounting standards are applied in a commercial retail context
• Not an essential requirement, but you will be at an advantage if you have past experience of implementing changes as a result of new accounting standards (for example IFRS 16, IFRS 9 or IFRS 15)
• FRS 101 / 102 / US GAAP is also preferable but not essential

Job Offer

The successful candidate for this Greater Manchester-based Management Accountant role will receive a salary of £65,000 - £75,000 dependent on experience.

The suite of benefits this company offers are brilliant too (not to mention the thriving environment & inevitable career progression) so please do not hesitate to apply as we are looking to move quickly with this extremely significant hire.