Financial Accounting Manager

Michael Page; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organisation is seeking a Qualified Financial Accounting Manager to oversee diverse UK entities, focusing on statutory accounting and financial reporting. This interim role allows for hybrid working, offers a competitive salary up to £75,000, and facilitates a potentially permanent position for the right candidate.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Discretionary bonus

Hybrid working

Professional environment

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP (FRS102) and IFRS (FRS101).
• Previous audit experience is essential.
• Ability to explain complex accounting and tax issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead statutory accounting processes including audit planning.
• Manage monthly divisional performance reporting.
• Drive continuous improvement in the accounting team.

Skills

Statutory accounting expertise

Communication skills

Financial controls

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Job description

A leading organisation is seeking a Qualified Financial Accounting Manager to take ownership of a diverse portfolio of UK entities, including a large multi-divisional trading entity and various holding and finance entities. This role offers a broad scope across statutory accounting, financial reporting, and operational excellence. This is a 9-12 month interim role initially.

Client Details

Large and complex Sittingbourne based organisation, highly successful in their field.

Description

• Lead statutory accounting processes, including audit planning and governance.
• Review statutory accounts and resolve related issues.
• Provide technical accounting support in areas such as:
  • Share-based payments
  • Impairment assessments
  • Revenue recognition
  • Lease accounting
  • IFRS disclosures
• Ensure strong financial controls across all areas of responsibility.
• Manage monthly divisional performance reporting and respond to ad hoc queries.
• Oversee planning and forecasting for UK entities and other supported departments.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities.
• Initiate intercompany recharges in line with transfer pricing policies.
• Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence within the accounting team.

Profile

• Must be ACA or ACCA qualified accountant.
• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP (FRS102) and IFRS (FRS101).
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex accounting and tax issues to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
• Previous audit experience is essential - a background within a Top 4 / mid-tier Accounting practice would be very very beneficial due to the complexities of the role.

Job Offer

• A competitive salary up to £75,000
• A discretionary bonus on completion of contract
• Hybrid working - 2 days from the office and 3 from home
• The possibility of a permanent role for the right candidate
• The opportunity to work for a supportive company in a professional environment