Accounting Manager in Ewloe

Morson Talent; Ewloe; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks an experienced Accounting Manager to join a growing manufacturing business in Flintshire. The role focuses on leading the finance team, driving compliance with UK GAAP, and supporting international operations. With a salary up to £70k, the position offers excellent growth opportunities and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

26 days annual leave + statutory days

Pension 6% employer, 2% employee

Supportive leadership and culture of development

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA, ACCA, or CIMA.
• At least 5 years experience in a finance management role.
• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP and statutory accounting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate year-end accounts compliant with UK GAAP.
• Manage the monthly closing cycle and trial balance.
• Oversee VAT, corporation tax, and audit compliance.

Skills

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

5+ years experience in finance management

Strong knowledge of UK GAAP

Experience with tax and VAT

Proficient in SAP and Excel

Excellent communicator

Team leadership

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Overview

Role: Accounting Manager <Location> Flintshire/ Cheshire border (On-site)</Location>
Salary: up to £70k
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time
Experience Level: Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with 5+ years in a similar role

Are you a technically strong accountant with a passion for process, compliance, and leading high-performing teams?

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where you can help shape the finance function of a newly established, fast-growing manufacturing business?

Morson are partnering exclusively with a large manufacturing business located in Flintshire, our search is for an Accounting Manager, to support the UK operations of a wider international group with revenues exceeding €1 billion. The UK business is scaling rapidly, targeting a £80m turnover and headcount of 200+ by 2027.

You ll play a critical role in leading a small on-site finance team, driving robust financial controls, overseeing year-end accounts, audit, tax, and statutory compliance, while collaborating closely with wider UK and European finance colleagues.

Key Responsibilities of the Accounting Manager:

• Deliver accurate and timely year-end accounts compliant with UK GAAP
• Audit, working with external auditors as required
• Manage the trial balance and monthly closing cycle
• Oversee VAT, corporation tax, and withholding tax compliance
• Drive the PO and fixed asset management processes
• Collaborate on intercompany loans and group-level tax matters
• Supervise and develop a team of 3 (AP & Billing)
• Partner with procurement, logistics, sales, Management Accountants and treasury to ensure strong controls
• Contribute to capital allowance processes and inventory accounting
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and system enhancements

About You:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)
• At least 5 years experience in a finance management role, ideally within manufacturing or industrial sectors
• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP and statutory accounting
• Experience and a passion with tax, VAT, and intercompany accounting
• Proficient in SAP and Excel
• Comfortable operating in a hands-on role within a growing, evolving business
• Excellent communicator, team leader, and process-oriented thinker

What's on Offer:

• Up to £70,000 per annum
• 26 days annual leave + statutory days
• Pension 6% ER, 2% EE
• Exposure to international operations and cross-border collaboration
• A role suited to someone who enjoys technical accounting, statutory reporting, and tax compliance
• Supportive leadership and a culture of growth and professional development

If you re looking to bring your technical accounting expertise into a business with exciting growth ambitions and a supportive, collaborative culture, this could be your ideal next move.

To be considered for this fantastic opportunity, you must APPLY NOW, making sure to attach your up-to-date CV.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an initial telephone interview. If selected from the shortlist, a formal interview process will then begin.