Finance Accounting Manager

Hays PLC; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in the UK is seeking a Financial Accounting Manager for their South East Leeds facility. This role will focus on financial reporting, tax compliance, and audit processes within a growing finance team. Candidates should have strong technical skills, be ACCA/CIMA qualified, and possess leadership experience. The position offers a competitive salary with additional benefits including bonuses and a comprehensive pension plan.

Benefits

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

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACCA/CIMA.
• Strong technical knowledge of tax, audit, and financial reporting.
• Proven leadership experience in finance team management.

Responsibilities

• Manage statutory accounts and audit processes for UK entities.
• Oversee tax reporting and liaise with external tax advisors.
• Drive internal control testing and support group reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Reporting

Audit

Tax Compliance

Communication

Excel

Education

ACCA/CIMA qualified (or equivalent)

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Financial Accounting Manager | Manufacturing | Permanent - South East Leeds

Are you a qualified accountant with a passion for precision, leadership, and strategic impact?
The organisation:
A leading manufacturer of industrial products, they hold a dominant position and a strong brand both in the UK and across Europe. Their UK facility serves as a key hub for R&D and global innovation.

The role:
An exciting opportunity for a Financial Accounting Manager to lead core financial reporting, tax compliance, and audit processes within a dynamic and growing finance team.
What You'll Be Doing:

• Managing statutory accounts and audit processes for UK entities
• Leading tax reporting, VAT returns, and liaising with external tax advisors.
• Overseeing accruals, prepayments, and fixed asset registers
• Driving internal control testing and supporting group reporting.
• Managing and mentoring a team, with scope for future growth

What We're Looking For:

• ACCA/CIMA qualified (or equivalent)
• Strong technical knowledge of tax, audit, and financial reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills and ERP experience.
• A proactive, organised leader with excellent communication skills.
• Manufacturing experience is advantageous.
• UK experience with the right to work in the UK without expiry or sponsorship
• Able to make an impact in a complex manufacturing organisation
• People management and leadership experience

Additional Information

• Sector: Manufacturing
• Location: South East Leeds
• Direct report x 1
• 4 Days on site, 1 day from home
• Core Hours Working 8:30 - 17:00
• Bonus
• 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 discounts on products

What you need to do now

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone ready to step into a high-impact role and shape the financial integrity of a forward-thinking business. If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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