Job Description

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

Skills Required