Finance Manager: Lead Financial Accounting & Audit

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

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.