Financial Accounting Manager

CY Resourcing Limited; Kidderminster; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services provider in Kidderminster is seeking an experienced Financial Accounting Manager to lead financial processes and manage a dedicated team. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of key financial tasks and support the organization's growth metrics on a 6-month fixed-term contract. The ideal candidate will be CCAB-qualified and possess strong accounting expertise, alongside proven leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience leading and developing a finance team.
• Advanced IT skills including Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of year-end financial accounts.
• Manage online banking and act as primary bank contact.
• Oversee month-end close in collaboration with the Management Accountant.
• Lead and develop processes across Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger, Income Management, General Ledger, and Payroll.
• Ensure finance processes and controls are followed and communicated effectively.

Skills

Strong technical financial accounting expertise

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

High level of accuracy and deadline management

Proven leadership and team motivation skills

Proactive with strong prioritisation and organisational skills

Education

CCAB-qualified accountant (or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you an experienced qualified accountant looking for your next leadership role? We are seeking a Financial Accounting Manager to join our clients Head Office finance team in Kidderminster. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of key financial processes, lead a dedicated team, and play an integral role in supporting our continued growth and performance. Initially being offered on a 6 month fixed term contract.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of year-end financial accounts including:
• Balance sheet reconciliations and lead schedules
• Supporting documentation and auditor liaison
• Attendance at Annual General Meeting

• Manage online banking and act as primary bank contact
• Review and approve BACS and ad hoc payments, including payroll
• Oversee month-end close in collaboration with the Management Accountant
• General ledger and balance sheet oversight
• Bank reconciliation and cash management reporting
• VAT return preparation and submission to HMRC
• Oversee new supplier setup and approval
• Lead and develop processes across:
• Purchase Ledger
• Sales Ledger
• Income Management
• General Ledger
• Payroll

Key Accountabilities

• Daily monitoring and forecasting of cash flow to ensure overdraft compliance
• Ensuring finance processes and controls are followed and communicated effectively
• Accurate recognition of multiple income streams across reporting cycles
• Delivery of timely and accurate financial reporting
• Supporting continuous improvement of systems and processes alongside the Head of Finance
• Developing the capability of the financial accounting team

Skills & Attributes

• Strong technical financial accounting expertise
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High level of accuracy and deadline management
• Proven leadership and team motivation skills
• Proactive with strong prioritisation and organisational skills

Qualifications & Experience

• CCAB-qualified accountant (or equivalent)
• Advanced IT skills including Microsoft Office
• Demonstrable experience leading and developing a finance team