Finance Manager

Michael Page (UK); Stoke-on-Trent; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a qualified accountant to lead statutory reporting for US expansion. The role involves managing a small team, overseeing audits, and building stakeholder relationships. Ideal candidates have experience with consolidation accounts and strong communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary up to £65,000, hybrid working options, and generous benefits.

Benefits

7.5% pension contribution

Annual bonus

Generous holiday leave

Qualifications

• Experience managing a small team of accountants.
• United States GAAP knowledge preferred but not essential.
• Ability to negotiate and build relationships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team focusing on statutory reporting and management accounts.
• Oversee audit and build stakeholder relationships.
• Challenge processes and assess new regulatory impacts.

Skills

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Management experience

Consolidation and statutory accounts experience

Strong communication and analytical skills

Attention to detail

Proactive and self-motivated

Job description

• New & exciting opportunity to work for a growing business
• Career progression, great benefits and a well-known brand

About Our Client

My client are a reputable organisation, both locally and internationally, and are a business known for putting it's people first. This, combined with endless opportunities for growth and development, make this a place where you can have a long standing career vs. just a job for right now. With thousands of customers world wide, they are committed to delivering the most innovative solutions and through their focus on the latest technology, remain a market‑leader in their sector.

Job Description

This is a newly created role to support the US expansion of the business by focusing on the statutory reporting and management accounts. You will lead a team in doing so, whilst overseeing audit, and building relationships with stakeholders; challenging processes and assessing the impact of new regulatory requirements.

The Successful Applicant

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). Please note, my client will consider 1st time movers from practice
• Previous experience managing a small team of accountants
• Proven consolidation and statutory accounts experience, United States GAAP knowledge preferred but not essential.
• Strong communication and analytical skills with the ability to negotiate and build relationships with multiple stakeholders.
• Attention to detail with the desire to develop and improve systems and processes
• Flexible, proactive and self‑motivated with excellent organisational skills.

What's on Offer

• A competitive salary up to £65,000
• 7.5% pension contribution from the employer
• Annual bonus
• Hybrid working (4 days per week in office)
• Generous holiday leave to support work‑life balance.