At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a finance team, oversee financial reporting, and drive process improvements.
- Company: Dynamic international business with a fantastic working culture in Leeds.
- Benefits: 25 days holiday, hybrid working, private medical, and a 10% bonus scheme.
- Other info: Exciting career opportunities in the UK and overseas.
- Why this job: Join a growing company and make a real impact in a newly created role.
- Qualifications: Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with team management experience.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
Sewell Wallis are working with a highly acquisitive, international business based in Leeds, West Yorkshire, who are looking to recruit a Financial Accounting Manager in a newly created role. This Financial Accounting Manager is a highly autonomous role working within a profitable, diverse organisation that adopts a fantastic working culture and offers career opportunities in the UK and overseas. This role would suit an ambitious, qualified accountant who is either looking for their first move from practice, or for a career move within industry.
What will you be doing?
- Reporting into the Head of Accounting, this hands-on Financial Accounting Manager role will oversee all financial reporting aspects of the finance operation, leading a medium sized finance team whilst streamlining processes and systems through various exciting new projects on the horizon.
- Lead and manage the transactional finance team, providing mentorship, guidance, and support to ensure the accurate and timely execution of financial tasks.
- Calculate accruals and prepayments required each month prior to closing ERP ledgers.
- Perform regular balance sheet reconciliations.
- Oversee the financial accounting function, managing year end financial statements and coordinating with auditors.
- Assist with audit planning for year end group reporting.
- VAT returns.
- Develop robust financial controls and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Drive process improvements and efficiency initiatives within the team to enhance overall performance and productivity.
- Work on up-and-coming projects across the finance team, working closely with senior stakeholders across the business.
What skills are we looking for?
- ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification.
- Experience in a financial accounting role or a demonstrable background in audit.
- Manufacturing experience would be a nice to have but not essential.
- Team management experience.
- SAP would be beneficial but not essential.
What's on offer?
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays rising every year to 28.
- Excellent pension up to 10%.
- Private medical for you and family.
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
- Hybrid working.
- 10% bonus scheme.
Send us your CV below, or contact Lucy Regan for more information. To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful.
Financial Accounting Manager in Leeds employer: Sewell Wallis
As a Finance Manager at our dynamic company, you will thrive in a supportive work culture that values collaboration and innovation. We offer competitive salaries, bonuses, and a robust pension plan, alongside ample opportunities for professional growth and development within a multi-entity environment. Join us in a location that fosters both personal and career advancement, making your role not just a job, but a meaningful career path.
