Financial Accounting Manager - Temporary to Permanent

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 12 month interim role initially.

Client Details

A large and complex organisation based in Sittingbourne, recognised for its exceptional success in its sector and its profound impact on the communities it impacts.

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.
  

Profile

We are seeking a Fully Qualified Accountant with a strong background in large, complex organisations. The successful candidate will possess robust technical expertise, with a solid understanding of UK GAAP (FRS 102) and IFRS (FRS 101).

Exceptional communication skills are essential, particularly the ability to convey complex accounting and tax matters clearly to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.Our client is committed to securing the right individual for this role and is happy to accommodate a notice period of up to three months.

Job Offer

• A competitive salary up to £83,000
• 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, with a fantastic benefits package once made permanent
• The opportunity to work for a supportive company in a professional environment