Financial Accounting Manager - Aila Recruitment : Job Details

Financial Accounting Manager£75,000 - £85,000 + Bonus & BenefitsAre you a Qualified Accountant with a hands-on approach who can manage an efficient month and year end reporting cycle and lead a small team? Aila is partnered with our longstanding client who has constantly been recognised for their awards and offers an excellent environment for you to excel. About the Company:

• 11 years in Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work For
• ~£100m turnover, leading British Manufacturing business
• The leader in its field with two separate businesses in the Group
• Strong Employee Value Proposition & sustainably focused

The Role:The role is based in Letchworth with a flexible hybrid structure in place. You report to an experienced Group Financial Controller and operate an autonomous management role, leading a team and managing an effective and efficient year-end audit process. You will also manage multi-currency cash flow forecasting and recommend cash management approaches to optimise liquidity globally.Key Responsibilities:

• Manage regular multi-currency cash flow forecasting and recommend cash management approaches to optimise liquidity globally
• Manage all currency issues including forecasting and currency risk for the Group globally
• Manage the Treasury team ensuring a flexible approach to resourcing and appropriate cover
• Staff management of the Senior Accounts Assistant and Cashier
• Manage the fixed asset processes including capital expenditure reporting, providing guidance to business managers on expenditure, issuing asset numbers and running depreciation reports
• Prepare the annual statutory accounts pack including notes to the accounts
• Manage internally the daily activities of the Group and UK statutory audits to ensure timely and efficient completion
• Manage the completion of the statutory accounts and audit of two overseas entities
• Review internal control processes and recommend solutions for any deficiencies identified
• Calculate and manage payment of Corporation Tax
• Prepare R&D tax credit claims and ensure that the opportunities for tax relief are optimised
• Proactively resolve technical taxation queries from within the Group and from the external advisers
• Manage the preparation of accurate and timely VAT, Intrastat and EU sales returns
• Prepare the quarterly financial accounting consolidation for the Group
• Manage the reconciliation of accounts including inter-company and intra-company stock profit

The Ideal Candidate:

• Qualified ACCA/ACA Accountant with at least 3 years PQE
• Previous experience in management, consolidating results & statutory accounts
• Extensive experience in currency & cash flow management
• Previous year-end statutory accounting experience with a strong technical background

What they Offer:

• Competitive salary: £75,000 - £85,000
• Enhanced pension
• Share Incentive Plan
• 25 days holiday, Healthcare & Life Insurance
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Hybrid working (2-3 days in Letchworth)

How to Apply:We want to hear from you if you're excited about this opportunity and believe you have what it takes to excel in this role. Apply now for further information.About Aila Recruitment:Aila is a specialist finance recruitment business dedicated to providing the best jobs to the best people. We operate as an extended arm of our client's business and a career coach for our candidates' ongoing development.Not quite the right role for you? Contact us to discuss other opportunities and start a partnership with a finance agency that puts you first.