Accounting Manager in East Kilbride

Accounting Manager | Global Brand | UK Team
West London | Hybrid working 2 Days in HQ
Salary up to £90,000 + impressive benefits + bonus & much more
Permanent
Are you an ambitious, driven Finance professional who wants more than just the next step on the career ladder? Do you love developing people, improving how things are done and being part of a team that genuinely wants to succeed? Are you someone who leads from the front, rolls up their sleeves when needed and brings people with them along the way? If so, this could be a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a high-profile UK accounting function within a large, fast-paced, international business.
The opportunity
This is a key leadership role overseeing UK accounting and reporting, working closely with senior Finance colleagues and stakeholders across the wider business, including UK Commercial Finance and international Finance teams. You'll lead an established, technically strong team of qualified accountants, setting the standard, creating the right environment for people to thrive and ensuring the function continues to deliver at a high level. The role offers genuine scope to influence, improve and evolve how the team operates as the business continues to develop. We want someone who looks beyond today's deadlines, spots opportunities to do things better and has the ambition to grow their impact over time. This is very much a team leadership role, but one for someone who is equally happy getting stuck into the detail when needed. You'll lead by example, take ownership and never see a task as beneath you.
What you'll be responsible for
Leading and developing the team: Manage, coach and inspire a team of experienced accountants and assistant accountants, building capability, accountability and a strong team culture.
Owning UK accounting and reporting: Oversee month-end, quarter-end and year-end close, ensuring accurate, timely reporting under US GAAP.
Technical excellence: Take ownership of UK statutory accounts under IFRS, balance sheet integrity, reconciliations, journals and financial reporting.
Audit and controls: Lead the external audit process, maintain a robust internal control environment and ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and policies.
Insight and business partnering: Work closely with senior Finance colleagues and wider stakeholders, p...