Top Accounting Jobs in Manchester

Oversee international accounting, month-end close, statutory reporting, and US GAAP reporting for entities across EMEA, with emphasis on Belgium, Germany, Austria, Serbia, and the UK. Manage third-party accounting providers, external audits, reconciliations, foreign currency accounting, intercompany activities, internal controls, and process improvements. Lead and develop accounting professionals while partnering with Tax, Treasury, FP&A, Legal, HR, and Corporate Accounting on global controllership initiatives.

Join a six-year early-career programme leading to Chartered Accountant or Chartered Tax Adviser status. Earn a salary while completing funded AAT, ACA, ATT and CTA qualifications, gaining hands-on client experience across accountancy, audit, personal tax, corporate tax and financial advisory teams. The role includes structured training, regional office placement, client visits and mentorship. Applicants need specified UCAS or equivalent qualifications, GCSEs or National Fives including Maths, English and science, and must be at least 18 by 31 August 2027.

Prepare year-end financial statements, calculate corporation and personal tax liabilities, develop tax-planning ideas, complete AAT studies, follow a personal development plan, and build strong client relationships. The role provides funded training, mentoring, hybrid working, and structured learning toward becoming a qualified accountant.

Entry-level accounting role involving preparation of year-end financial statements, calculation of corporation and personal tax liabilities, tax planning, client relationship building, and completion of an AAT development program. The trainee will receive funded study support, mentoring, and a structured personal development plan while working with a range of clients.

Responsible for end-to-end financial accounting and compliance across multiple markets, including month-end close, reconciliations, statutory reporting, tax compliance, audit support, intercompany accounting, and financial reporting. The role partners with finance teams and external advisors, maintains balance sheet integrity, supports process improvements and automation, and contributes to finance transformation initiatives.

Prepares and audits statutory financial statements, manages complex balance sheet reconciliations, oversees month-end and year-end accounting processes, and supports financial reporting and control across the University. The role also provides guidance on accounting policies, collaborates with internal and external stakeholders, and ensures consistent financial control and compliance.

Manage accounts receivable, sales ledger, credit control, aged debt, invoicing, customer reconciliations, bank receipts, journals, balance sheet reconciliations, and month-end support. The role also assists with audits, stock takes, finance projects, and process improvements while maintaining strong cash collection and accurate financial records.

Manages multi-jurisdiction financial accounting, statutory reporting, audits, VAT/GST compliance, month-end close, reconciliations, treasury, fixed assets, credit control, and management reporting. Leads process improvements, automation, ERP enhancements, control remediation, and direct reports while deputising for the Finance Manager.

Experienced Management Accountant supporting a manufacturing site’s leadership and operations teams. Responsibilities include performance analysis, KPI reporting, product costing, cost control, budgeting, forecasting, inventory valuation, weekly and monthly accounts, and identifying efficiency and margin improvement opportunities. The role requires collaboration with operations, sourcing, central reporting, and the wider manufacturing finance team.

Own the monthly close and group consolidation across Belgium, the UK, Poland, and the US. Prepare consolidated accounts under IFRS and local GAAP, manage intercompany eliminations and FX translation, support statutory and group audits, improve reporting processes using Excel, NetSuite, consolidation tools, and AI-enabled workflows, and mentor accounting team members.

Supports treasury and general accounting activities, including daily cash postings, bank transaction summaries, cash and bank reconciliations, CAPEX and foreign exchange updates, accruals, sales invoicing, and month-end close processes. Maintains monitoring files, coordinates legal document signing, prints business documents, provides customer service, and assists with other accounting and administrative tasks.

Performs invoice-to-pay accounting transactions accurately, follows procedures and service levels, supports process improvements, maintains operating procedures, and trains junior accountants or new team members. The role requires accounting process experience, SAP or ERP knowledge, strong English and communication skills, customer orientation, Microsoft Office proficiency, teamwork, attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines with limited supervision.

Manage accounting operations and financial reporting for multiple international entities. Prepare consolidated reports, reconcile accounts, submit VAT and tax declarations, maintain statutory compliance, and coordinate with auditors, tax advisors, and local providers. The role also supports transfer pricing documentation, internal controls, process improvements, and collaboration across countries.

Maintain general ledger activities including journal entries, reconciliations, fixed asset processing, month-end close, internal controls, BlackLine journal reviews, consolidation reporting, audit support, SOP updates, and process improvements within SLA timelines.

Prepare and review UK Corporation Tax, VAT, statutory accounts, and management accounts; file returns with HMRC and Companies House; manage tax deadlines, registrations, reconciliations, and correspondence; provide UK tax and accounting advice; support proposals, pricing, client meetings, and service expansion; maintain compliance with HMRC, anti-money-laundering, internal-control, and data-protection requirements.

Hands-on accounting role delivering client work and helping automate processes: prepare year-end accounts and tax returns, bookkeeping/finops (Xero, Dext, Hubdoc, Crezco), personal tax and sole trader accounts, and client communication. Use and help shape the firm’s proprietary AI platform and other AI tools to streamline work and improve client experience.

Process UK and US payroll, manage payroll journals and employee expenses, reconcile payroll-related balance sheet accounts, handle benefits and statutory payments, calculate VAT and group accruals, and support finance system improvements and special projects. The role requires multi-currency accounting knowledge, familiarity with Employer-of-Record arrangements and NetSuite, and effective collaboration with global stakeholders.

Owns accounts payable month-end close, vendor account reconciliation, payment-run governance, corporate card administration, and expense-policy compliance. The role manages complex vendor relationships, drives AP and expense automation, supports spend visibility and source-to-pay improvements, conducts T&E audits, and partners with FP&A and Procurement. It also reviews and mentors junior accounting staff while maintaining internal controls, segregation of duties, and audit readiness in a multi-entity, multi-currency SaaS environment.

Provides part-time accounting services for nonprofit and for-profit clients, including bank and ledger reconciliations, income and expense management, financial reporting, tax filings, and administration of accounting software. The role requires independent work, strong attention to detail, and effective time management. Experience with QuickBooks Online is required, while nonprofit accounting experience and CPA certification are preferred.

Supports tax compliance, documentation, reporting, reconciliations, working papers, schedules, filing support, and audit records for Philippines, Malaysia, and other tax processes. Coordinates with internal teams on tax inquiries, government requirements, and process updates while helping ensure accurate, timely, and compliant reporting.

Prepares and analyzes financial reports, general ledger entries, balance sheet reconciliations, profit and loss variance analyses, cash schedules, payroll journal entries, and financial statements. Supports payments, expense accruals, profit planning, recordkeeping, and SOX compliance. Researches accounting questions and collaborates with department leaders and management while maintaining accurate financial records.

Join Armstrong Watson’s three-year Chartered Accountancy programme in Audit and Assurance. You will work with real clients, gain hands-on experience across sectors, study toward the ACA qualification with full support, and develop into a trusted business adviser. The role offers structured training, mentoring, increasing responsibility, and opportunities to explore areas such as restructuring, corporate finance, and business services. Positions are available across several UK offices, with travel required for client visits and initial training.

Supports partner remuneration, profit share, capital management, funding, financial controls, reconciliations, governance, and compliance. The role partners with senior stakeholders on sensitive financial matters, delivers process improvements, contributes to finance transformation and system initiatives, and coaches colleagues. It requires strong accounting expertise, stakeholder communication, attention to detail, and a relevant professional accounting qualification.

Manage general ledger activities for international third-party entities, prepare monthly reporting packages, perform reconciliations, support month/quarter-end close and audits, ensure SOX compliance, analyze inventory and costs, and partner with stakeholders across finance and operations.

Own month-end close, balance sheet integrity, payroll accounting, reconciliations, and reporting across multiple global entities. Manage external accounting, payroll, and EOR providers; review payroll and ensure statutory compliance. Analyze operating expenses, support audits and statutory reporting, and lead automation and workflow-control improvements. The role requires multi-country payroll expertise, accounting ERP experience, advanced spreadsheet skills, and strong English communication.