We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Financial Accounting Manager to take charge of the financial accounting function within our client’s organisation. This pivotal role will oversee year-end statutory accounts preparation, regulatory returns, and ensure effective financial controls across accounts payable, receivable, balance sheets, and investments. A key focus will also be leading a small team to achieve exceptional results.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and motivate a team of financial professionals, ensuring a positive, high-performance culture.
* Take full responsibility for the preparation and accuracy of year-end statutory accounts, in compliance with UK GAAP, IFRS, and charity SORP. You will ensure that accounts are submitted on time and in accordance with all relevant regulations.
* Oversee the preparation and reconciliation of Nominal, Sales, and Purchase Ledgers monthly, ensuring debtor controls are in place and ledgers are accurately updated up to the trial balance stage.
* Ensure payroll is accurately processed, managing tax, national insurance, and pension contributions, and ensuring all year-end data files are cleared and ready for the new tax year.
* Coordinate the annual audit of accounts, liaising closely with external auditors to ensure smooth and efficient audits.
* Ensure the organisation complies with statutory obligations, including the timely completion of VAT returns, HMRC filings, pension returns, and...