Financial Accounting Manager

Michael Page

  • Sittingbourne, Kent
  • £65,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 26 days ago
  • Apply easily
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.
  • 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.
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
  • 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.
Large and complex Sittingbourne based organisation, highly successful in their field.
  • 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

Michael Page