Financial Accounting Manager - Statutory & Audit Lead

The Search Core Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Institute seeks a Financial Accounting Manager to ensure timely and accurate delivery of financial statements, with a focus on compliance and efficient, diligent financial practices.

You will build strong relationships with internal teams and external auditors, delivering financial confidence and insights to support Leadership decisions. Reporting to Head of Finance, you will manage year-end, payroll, tax compliance and team development.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified accountant studying towards ACCA/ACA/CIMA or experienced accountant.
• Experience in the preparation of statutory accounts and delivering to annual audit.
• Experience leading and motivating a team to meet deadlines and targets.

Responsibilities

• Manage production of year-end statutory accounts and audits.
• Balance sheet reconciliation and month-end deadline discipline.
• Ensure VAT, Corporation Tax and other regulatory compliance.
• Oversee payables function and procure-to-pay improvements.
• Lead standardisation and documentation of procure-to-pay processes.
• Manage UK payroll for subsidiaries and ensure accurate service.
• Coach and develop financial accounting team to meet KPIs.

Skills

Leadership experience

Statutory year end

Communication skills

ACCA/ACA/CIMA candidate

Education

Part-qualified ACCA/ACA/CIMA or equivalent

Job description

Institute seeks a Financial Accounting Manager to ensure timely and accurate delivery of financial statements, with a focus on compliance and efficient, diligent financial practices.

You will build strong relationships with internal teams and external auditors, delivering financial confidence and insights to support Leadership decisions. Reporting to Head of Finance, you will manage year-end, payroll, tax compliance and team development.