Finance Manager

Michael Page; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent position

Benefits package to be confirmed.

Job summary

Michael Page is assisting a client in recruiting a senior Financial Accountant / Finance Manager to deliver accurate financial reporting, statutory accounts and robust controls while leading a team of three Financial Accountants.

Reporting into senior finance leadership, you will own the month‑end close, support year‑end processes and coordinate audits, with a focus on continuous improvement and strong technical accounting knowledge.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Significant experience within a Financial Accounting or Finance Manager position.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and understanding of financial reporting requirements.
• Proven experience managing month‑end and year‑end close processes.
• Experience preparing or overseeing statutory accounts.
• Track record of managing internal and external audits.
• Previous people management experience, with the ability to develop and motivate finance professionals.
• Experience within a complex or multi‑entity environment would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP would be beneficial.
• Experience driving process improvements, finance transformation or automation initiatives is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the month‑end close process, ensuring all reporting deadlines are achieved.
• Review and approve journals, accruals, prepayments, provisions and other month‑end adjustments.
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring outstanding items are identified and resolved promptly.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline month‑end and financial reporting processes.
• Lead the year‑end financial accounting cycle and coordinate the preparation of statutory accounts.
• Manage relationships with internal and external auditors and coordinate all audit requirements.
• Act as the key contact for financial accounting matters during audit processes.
• Manage, coach and develop a team of three Financial Accountants.
• Review the quality and accuracy of work produced across the Financial Accounting team.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls and company policies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the wider business to provide financial expertise and support.

Skills

Team leadership

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Audits

SAP

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Client Details

Our client is a well-established and growing organisation operating within a complex business environment. They are committed to maintaining high standards of financial governance while continually seeking opportunities to improve processes, enhance reporting and support the wider business through strong financial leadership.

Description

Reporting into senior finance leadership, you will be responsible for the delivery of accurate financial reporting, statutory accounts, audit management and robust financial controls, while leading and developing a team of three Financial Accountants.

This is an ideal opportunity for a technically strong accountant who enjoys combining hands‑on financial accounting expertise with team leadership.

Key duties

• Lead and manage the month‑end close process, ensuring all reporting deadlines are achieved.
• Review and approve journals, accruals, prepayments, provisions and other month‑end adjustments.
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring outstanding items are identified and resolved promptly.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline month‑end and financial reporting processes.
• Lead the year‑end financial accounting cycle and coordinate the preparation of statutory accounts.
• Manage relationships with internal and external auditors and coordinate all audit requirements.
• Act as the key contact for financial accounting matters during audit processes.
• Manage, coach and develop a team of three Financial Accountants.
• Review the quality and accuracy of work produced across the Financial Accounting team.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls and company policies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the wider business to provide financial expertise and support.

Profile

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Significant experience within a Financial Accounting or Finance Manager position.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and understanding of financial reporting requirements.
• Proven experience managing month‑end and year‑end close processes.
• Experience preparing or overseeing statutory accounts.
• Track record of managing internal and external audits.
• Previous people management experience, with the ability to develop and motivate finance professionals.
• Experience within a complex or multi‑entity environment would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP would be beneficial.
• Experience driving process improvements, finance transformation or automation initiatives is desirable.

Job Offer

• A salary ranging from £65,000 - £80,000 dependent on the level of experience.
• Permanent position
• Benefits package to be confirmed.

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