Accounting Manager

Dekra Automotive Ltd; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A global automotive services company is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead their European General Accounting team. The role involves managing financial operations across 12 countries, ensuring compliance with IFRS, and supporting post-migration initiatives. Ideal candidates should have a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, 5-7 years of relevant experience, and strong technical accounting skills. Proficiency in ERP systems like SAP or Oracle is preferred, along with leadership and communication abilities.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Holiday buy and sell scheme

Private health insurance

Pension contribution

Employee referral scheme

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

Eye test vouchers

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Experience in an international environment is desirable.
• Proficiency in accounting and ERP systems.
• Experience with post-migration or ERP transition environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of four General Accountants.
• Oversee financial operations across 12 countries.
• Manage month-end and year-end closings and reconciliations.
• Support ERP enhancements and operational excellence.

Skills

Strong technical accounting skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Advanced Excel skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Exact

Job description

Accounting Manager

Location: Flexible / Remote within Europe (with international travel as needed)
Salary: Up to £55K DOE
Contract: Full time, Permanent
Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, Holiday buy and sell scheme, Private health insurance, Pension contribution, Employee referral scheme, Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, Eye test vouchers and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).

We are DEKRA UK, part of a global organisation employing over 49,000 people in more than 60 countries! In the UK, we deliver a wide range of services spanning all industry types including but not limited to automotive, oil and gas, insurance, manufacturing, and chemical and process safety industries.

Ready to make an impact

We re looking for a seasoned, hands‑on Accounting Manager to take charge of our European General Accounting team.

In this pivotal role, you ll lead a team of four talented accountants and oversee financial operations across 12 countries, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and compliance at every step.

This isn t just about numbers, it s about driving excellence. You ll own responsibilities like entity-level reporting, month-end closing, intercompany reconciliations, and audit coordination.

You will guide the team through critical post-migration and clean‑up initiatives following recent demergers and system transitions.

You ll champion standardisation, streamline processes, and elevate operational performance, all while supporting the organisation s financial reporting needs.

If you thrive on challenge, love building structure from complexity, and want to shape the future of our accounting operations, this is your opportunity.

In addition to this, as our Accounting Manager you will be responsible for:

• Lead and develop a team of four General Accountants, fostering a collaborative and solution-focused culture.
• Oversee financial operations across 12 countries, ensuring timely and accurate reporting under IFRS.
• Manage month-end and year-end closings, journal reviews, reconciliations, and statutory reporting in partnership with tax advisors.
• Drive post-migration clean‑up and stabilization following recent demergers and system transitions.
• Supervise intercompany transactions, reconciliations, and support consolidation processes.
• Act as the main contact for external audits, ensuring robust internal controls and compliance.
• Identify and implement process improvements, standardization, and automation opportunities across regions.
• Support ERP enhancements and champion operational excellence in accounting practices.

In order to be successful in this role you must have:

• Bachelor s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5 7 years of accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Experience in an international environment is desirable.
• Strong technical accounting skills and proficiency with IFRS.
• Experience with post-migration or ERP transition environments is a plus.
• Proficiency in accounting and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Exact).
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, xlookup, data analysis).
• Hands‑on mentality with the ability to dive into operational details when needed.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Fluency in English; additional European languages (especially German or Spanish) are a plus.

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this role, click on APPLY today!

No agencies please.