Job Title: Financial Accounting Manager - 18 month FTCLocation:
North West England, South Manchester (commutable from Wilmslow, Cheadle, Alderley Edge, Stockport, Runcorn etc).
Job Type:
Contract, 18 month FTC (not day rate), Full-Time hours, Hybrid 3 days in the office/2 WFH
Job Duties:
* Manage and oversee financial accounting activities for the UK and Ireland
* Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
* Prepare financial statements and reports
* Tax returns - VAT, Corporation Tax etc.
* Balance sheet reconciliation
* Monitor and analyse financial data
* Ensure compliance with accounting principles and regulations
* Manage the month-end and year-end closing processes
* Coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors
* Provide financial analysis and support to senior management
* Manage and mentor a small team
Required Qualifications:
* Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
* Proven experience in financial accounting
* Strong knowledge of accounting principles and regulations
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
* Effective communication and interpersonal abilities
Knowledge and Skills:
1. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP such as SAP or Oracle
2. Ability to work independentl...