Accounting Manager

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Accounting Manager to join a well-established, international organisation. Reporting to senior finance leadership, this role will take full ownership of accounting operations while leading and developing a high-performing team.

The Role

As Accounting Manager, you will oversee all financial accounting activities across multiple entities, ensuring compliance with both statutory requirements and internal group standards. You will play a key role in driving process improvement, enhancing reporting accuracy, and supporting strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise accounting operations across your area of responsibility
• Manage the monthly close process and ensure accurate, timely reporting
• Ensure compliance with statutory, fiscal, and group accounting standards
• Oversee tax compliance including declarations and regulatory requirements
• Coordinate audits and manage relationships with external advisors
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across finance processes
• Partner with controlling teams on budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis
• Monitor KPIs and implement corrective actions where required
• Lead, develop, and motivate a team, including performance management and training

About You

• Proven experience in a senior accounting or finance management role
• Strong technical knowledge of financial reporting, tax, and compliance
• Experience of managing month-end and year-end processes
• Demonstrated leadership and team management capability
• Strong analytical mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
• Comfortable working within a structured, process-driven environment
• Proficient in ERP systems and financial reporting tools
• Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) preferred

Key Skills

• Financial management & reporting (P&L, budgets, forecasting)
• Audit and compliance management
• Risk analysis and problem-solving
• Strong communication and stakeholder management
• Leadership and change management