Management Accountant

Management Accountant & Company Secretary “Seeking an Accomplished Management Accountant to Drive Financial Excellence in European Engineering Parts Distributor.” £(phone number removed) + Benefits Stourbridge, Worcestershire (Hybrid) Are you a seasoned management accountant ready to take on a dynamic new challenge? Our client, a leading global machine tool equipment manufacturer, is seeking an exceptional individual to join their UK division as a Management Accountant. The role also encompasses Company Secretary duties. In this pivotal role, you will navigate the complexities of a US owned multinational organisation, overseeing the financial operations and ensuring compliance of the European Sales and Distribution division, with post-Brexit regulations. Prepare to immerse yourself in a world of international/European transactions, multi-currency operations, and strategic decision-making that shapes the company’s success. Key Responsibilities: · Prepare accurate monthly management accounts and financial reports for internal and external stakeholders. · Oversee cash flow forecasting, currency exchanges, and treasury functions across GBP, EUR, and USD accounts. · Manage intercompany transactions, pricing queries, and cost allocations with the US parent and German sister companies. · Ensure compliance with post-Brexit German VAT obligations and interstate accounting requirements. · Supervise payroll processes, pensions, and payroll-related benefits for the UK team. · Liaise with external auditors for year-end preparations, tax accruals, and broader tax compliance. · Extract, manipulate, and analyse data using Crystal Reports and Sage 200 for financial and stock management. · Support profitability analysis, budgeting, and provide financial insights to guide strategic decisions. · Oversee an internal accounts team and an internal sales team, delegating tasks and ensuring cross-coverage. · Drive process improvements, leveraging advanced Excel and BI tools to enhance efficiency and reporting. · Manage company insurance policies, legal compliance, and corporate governance requirements. · Collaborate with cross-border teams, occasionally travelling to the US and Germany to strengthen relationships. The Ideal Candidate: · Holds a professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) and a bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related analytical field. · Minimum of 5 years of experience as a management accountant in a pan European SME or multinational environment. · Advanced proficiency in Excel, Sage 200 (or similar systems such as Xero), and Crystal Reports. · Familiarity with multi-currency operations, intercompany transactions, and financial reporting for parent companies. · Experience in audit, corporate governance, and compliance (VAT, tax, payroll regulations). · Strong technical and reporting skills, including proficiency in BI tools for data analysis and presentation. · Proven ability to manage varied responsibilities, address challenges independently, and drive process improvements. · Excellent communication, interpersonal, and team management skills, with a collaborative and proactive approach. · Holds a valid passport for occasional overseas business travel (primarily to the US and Germany). If you are an accomplished management accountant, with a consistent career history, seeking a change and looking for a rewarding opportunity, apply now to be part of a dynamic multinational organisation. Showcase your expertise, demonstrate your reliability as a trusted professional, and make a lasting impact on the company’s financial and operational success. Email your CV quoting reference LX (phone number removed)