Job Description

The Accounting Manager plays an integral role in the financial transactional processes within the Finance function, providing regular reporting whilst ensuring compliance with legislative, regulatory and statutory information within their technical areas. Responsibilities for this role will include managing the month-end closure, producing, reviewing and analyzing balance sheet and cash flow forecasts.

• Manage the month end closure to ensure timely and accurate information.
• Review all monthly balance sheets for business operations, to include trend and ratio analysis, and produce rolling balance sheet forecasts.
• Manage the treasury function including credit control, and supplier payments.
• Produce cash flow forecast and reports, as and when required, but at least monthly to aid decision making.
• Manage the reporting of Central Function overheads including budgeting and forecasting.
• Ensure ownership taken by the Functional Heads.
• Review monthly payroll for accuracy and completeness.

Benefits

• Generous 33 days holiday allowance (incl. bank holidays)
• Favorable pension contributions
• Income protection and life insurance eligibility
• Access to LifeWorks, a wellness, perks and discount app

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Minimum 3 years post-qualified (CIMA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent)
• Detailed knowledge of UK GAAP including FRS 102
• Good commercial and business acumen
• Ability to analyze complex financial information
• Excellent communication skills, including being able to present complex information in a clear and concise format
• Be pro-active, challenging, highly organized and work well under pressure
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills and be confident in partnering the business to help drive better results
• Use of PeopleSoft or equivalent accounting system
• Use of excel to a good standard as required in a senior finance role