Financial Accounting Manager

Sika AG; Leeds; On-site; CHF 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Financial Accounting Manager to lead the Accounts Payable and Expenses function. This role offers the chance to streamline processes and enhance efficiency within a dynamic finance team. The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant with a strong background in financial accounting and excellent communication skills. You'll enjoy a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including hybrid working, generous holiday allowance, and professional development opportunities. Join a company committed to safety and employee satisfaction, and take your career to the next level in a global organization.

Benefits

25 days holiday rising to 28

Hybrid Working

Core Hours Working

Bonus

Pension Contribution

Private Healthcare

Group Life Cover

Global Income Protection

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay

Staff Discount Platform

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with experience in financial accounting and statutory accounts.
• Proficient in using SAP and MS Excel for financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage AP and Expenses function, ensuring timely financial reporting.
• Support Head of Accounting in finalizing financial accounts accurately.

Skills

Communication Skills

Financial Accounting

Month-End Closing Procedures

Statutory Accounts Preparation

Professional Development Commitment

Education

ACCA or CIMA Qualified Accountant

Tools

SAP (ERP System)

MS Excel

Job description

Company Description

We're looking for a Financial Accounting Manager to join our Finance team located near Leeds.

About Sika

Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the building sector and the industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 102 countries around the world and, in over 400 factories, produces innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and transportation industries toward greater environmental compatibility. With around 33,000 employees, the company generated sales of CHF 11.76 billion in 2024.

About Finance

The Financial accounting team aims to deliver timely and accurate financial reporting within agreed deadlines with clear visibility over spend and ensuring that any financial risks have been mitigated. The team consists of an AP function that processes over 50,000 transactions per year. In this evolving environment, the team continues to explore the most efficient way to carry out their day-to-day tasks.

Job Description

Purpose of the Role

To directly manage the AP and Expenses function whilst supporting the Head of Accounting & Compliance in ensuring that any tasks associated with finalizing the financial accounts have been performed accurately and within deadlines. The candidate should be located near the Leeds site; however, occasional travel to other UK sites may be required.

What's In it for You?

The Opportunity:

Within Sika, we encourage autonomy. The Financial Accounting Manager will have many opportunities to work on various projects around streamlining processes which will create efficiency gains across the team and the wider business.

The Rewards:

You will be rewarded with a competitive salary and a sweep of great benefits. We pride ourselves on our total reward package:

• Holiday 25 days rising to 28 days with service, plus bank holidays
• Hybrid Working - 4 Days per week office based, 1 day per week home working
• Core Hours Working 8:30 - 17:00
• Bonus
• A company pension contribution of up to 10%
• Private healthcare for you, with option to add family
• Group life cover at 6x your annual salary
• Global Income Protection (PHI)
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Staff discount platform & Cycle to Work scheme
• Dedicated Service Awards for reaching key milestones
• Selected discounted Sika products

The Support:

Sika's number one priority is safety within the workplace. Across the business and our UK sites, we operate a one Sika concept with help and support to our colleagues. Our aim is to create a workplace where employees are happy and motivated to do their work. Full support and training within the finance team and all associated tasks will be provided with regular review meetings taking place.

The Future:

As a manager with direct reports, there are further opportunities to strengthen leadership skills, as well as the opportunity to progress within a global company across a variety of business areas.

Qualifications

The Skills:

The successful candidate will be a fully qualified accountant with experience in using SAP (ERP system), MS Excel, and excellent communication skills. A significant commitment to professional and personal development from day one, including a comprehensive local, product knowledge and leadership development initiatives complemented by a global Sika Business School offering.

What we need from you?

• ACCA or CIMA (or equivalent) qualified accountant with experience in producing Statutory accounts and an understanding around company tax returns
• Strong background in month-end closing procedures and Financial Accounting
• Excellent communication skills

Additional Information