Financial Accounting Manager - Temporary to Permanent

Michael Page (UK); Sittingbourne; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an ACA or ACCA qualified accountant for an interim role in Sittingbourne. You will lead statutory accounting processes and provide technical support in areas such as share-based payments and revenue recognition. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £75,000 with a hybrid work model and the potential for a permanent position for the right candidate.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £75,000

Discretionary bonus on completion of contract

Opportunity for a 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead statutory accounting processes and govern audits.
• Review statutory accounts and resolve issues.
• Provide technical accounting support for various areas.

Skills

ACA or ACCA qualified

Strong knowledge of UK GAAP

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Interim role for 12 months (scope for permanent for the right candidate)
Hybrid working - 2 days from the office in Sittingbourne and 3 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 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.

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 preferable - a background within a Top 4 / mid-tier Accounting practice would be 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 high possibility of a permanent role for the right candidate
• The opportunity to work for a supportive company in a professional environment