Accounting Manager

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Accounting Manager 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 • Lead and supervise accounting operations across your area of responsibility • Manage the monthly close process and ensure accurate, timely reporting • Ensure compliance with statutory, fiscal, and group accounting standards • Oversee tax compliance including declarations and regulatory requirements • Coordinate audits and manage relationships with external advisors • Drive continuous improvement initiatives across finance processes • Partner with controlling teams on budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis • Monitor KPIs and implement corrective actions where required • Lead, develop, and motivate a team, including performance management and training About You • Proven experience in a senior accounting or finance management role • Strong technical knowledge of financial reporting, tax, and compliance • Experience of managing month-end and year-end processes • Demonstrated leadership and team management capability • Strong analytical mindset with a focus on continuous improvement • Comfortable working within a structured, process-driven environment • Proficient in ERP systems and financial reporting tools • Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) preferred Key Skills • Financial management & reporting (P&L, budgets, forecasting) • Audit and compliance management • Risk analysis and problem-solving • Strong communication and stakeholder management • Leadership and change management