Accounting Manager

Position Summary

Due to business growth we are seeking an Accounting Manager based in our Leicester offices.  Reporting to the Plant Finance Manager you will be  required to perform the duties of an Accounting Manager  within the Financial Accounting process for UK & International Finance

Duties

Reporting

•    Produce Year on Year Plan/Forecast P&L and BS variance analytics at entity level.

•    Lead on entity internal and external audits, produce ETB and Statutory Accounts Disclosures and assist is the completion of Tax Packages 

•    Create analytical tools, reports from Khalix and Cognos to assist with accounting reviews or presentation of results.

Budgeting 

•    Produce annual budgets for the finance function.

Working with Change

•    Look for ways of improving the process.

•    Assist with development and review of appropriate technology/software to improve process or functionality of current systems.

Team Working

•    Work effectively with Teams within the Financial Accounting Function based in Leicester and Derby; including General Ledger Finance Team, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.

•    Interact with Operational Senior Management Team, attend meetings and present financial data as required.

•    Involvement with ad-hoc projects working with Business Analysts where required.

•    Ensure that you have a full understanding of each area within your remit.

Required Experience

•    Fully qualified ACCA, ACMA, ACA or CIMA.
•    Previous experience in a similar role and corporate environment.
•    Advanced Level competency in software packages, to include Excel, Word and other Microsoft applications.
•    Advanced ability to present detailed financial data or performance results comprehensively to Senior Management.
•    Advance report writing ability including graphics and detailed analysis.
•    Ability to escalate issues.
•    Educated to a Degree or equivalent level. 
•    Self motivated and enthusiastic.
•    Excellent communicator.
•    Ability to work under pressure.
•    Questions the status quo.
•    Team worker.
•    Excellent attention to detail.
•    Good planning and organisational skills.

Preferable
•    Exposure in international operations.
•    Problem solver
•    Car driver.
•    Proficient report writer in Khalix, Cognos.