Sewell Wallis are working with a highly acquisitive, international business based in Leeds, who are looking to recruit a Financial Accounting Manager in a newly created role.
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 Financial Accounting Manager 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 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 planing 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 produc...