Accountant

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Accountant 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

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

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

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