Accounting Manager - Flexible working in Middlesbrough

Hays Accountancy & Finance are recruiting on behalf of a successful and growing organisation in the Teesside area for an experienced Accounting Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic business during an exciting period of growth, offering exposure to senior stakeholders and the chance to play a key role in shaping the finance function.

Reporting into senior leadership, you will be responsible for overseeing financial accounting operations, ensuring robust financial controls, accurate reporting, and compliance with statutory requirements. You will lead a high-performing finance team while partnering with stakeholders across the wider business to support strategic decision-making.

• Managing financial reporting and group reporting submissions
• Preparing and reviewing journals, balance sheet reconciliations and fixed asset accounting
• Producing financial statements and management reporting
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities
• Managing VAT, corporation tax and wider tax compliance requirements
• Acting as the key contact for external auditors and coordinating annual audits
• Maintaining and improving financial controls, policies and procedures
• Overseeing Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and payroll activities
• Driving process improvements across finance systems and reporting
• Leading, coaching and developing a finance team
• Partnering with operational and commercial stakeholders to provide financial insight and analysis

What you'll need to succeed:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with strong financial accounting and reporting experience gained within a UK business environment
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, including IFRS
• Previous audit management experience
• Knowledge of VAT and corporation tax compliance
• Proven people management and leadership capability
• Advanced Excel skills and experience of ERP or accounting systems
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Genuine opportunities for professional development and career progression. A supportive and collaborative working culture. Exposure to senior leadership and strategic projects.