Financial Accounting Manager

ACCA Careers; Sittingbourne; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organisation is seeking a Qualified Financial Accounting Manager in Sittingbourne. This role involves ownership of diverse UK entities, focusing on statutory accounting and financial reporting. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £75,000, a discretionary bonus upon contract completion, and hybrid working arrangements. Ideal candidates will be ACA or ACCA qualified and have strong knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £75,000

Discretionary bonus on completion of contract

Hybrid working

Possibility of permanent role

Qualifications

• Must be ACA or ACCA qualified accountant.
• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP (FRS102) and IFRS (FRS101).
• Excellent communication skills to explain complex issues.
• Previous audit experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead statutory accounting processes and audit planning.
• Review statutory accounts and resolve issues.
• Provide technical accounting support.
• Ensure strong financial controls.
• Manage monthly performance reporting.

Skills

ACA or ACCA qualified accountant

Knowledge of UK GAAP (FRS102)

Knowledge of IFRS (FRS101)

Excellent communication skills

Previous audit experience

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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/Requirements

• 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 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