Financial Accounting Manager

Page Personnel; Sittingbourne; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a qualified ACA or ACCA accountant for a 12-month interim role based in Sittingbourne. The position involves leading statutory accounting processes, managing financial reporting, and supporting month-end activities. The role offers hybrid working, a competitive salary up to £75,000, and the opportunity for a permanent position for the right candidate.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £75,000

Discretionary bonus on completion of contract

Possibility of permanent role

Supportive company environment

Qualifications

• Must be ACA or ACCA qualified accountant.
• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS.
• Excellent communication skills to explain accounting issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead statutory accounting processes, including audit planning.
• Review statutory accounts and resolve related issues.
• Provide technical accounting support in multiple areas.

Skills

ACA or ACCA qualification

Strong knowledge of UK GAAP (FRS102)

Strong knowledge of IFRS (FRS101)

Excellent communication skills

Previous audit experience

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12.08.2025

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26.09.2025

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Job Description:

• Interim role for 12 months (scope for permanent for the right candidate)
• Hybrid working - 2 days from the office in Sittingbourne and 2 from home

About Our Client

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

Job 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 paymentsImpairment assessmentsRevenue recognitionLease accountingIFRS 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.

The Successful Applicant

• 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.

What's on 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