Qualified accountant with strong month end accounting experience
Month-End Close, SAP, Team Leadership
The Rate - £55 per hour
IR35 Status - Inside IR35
The Location - Manchester
The Working Pattern - Hybrid, circa 2 days per week in the office
About the Client
Digital Skills are working with a global, multinational technology organisation with a complex, multi-entity operating model. The finance team plays a critical role in ensuring accurate, compliant and timely financial reporting across regions.
About the Role
This is a hands-on month-end controller position with ownership of the close process across multiple legal entities. The role combines detailed accounting responsibility with stakeholder engagement and light people management.
Responsibilities
* Lead the month-end close process across multiple entities and currencies
* Prepare and review journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis
* Ensure accuracy and integrity of P&L and balance sheet reporting
* Operate within a robust SOX control environment
* Present monthly and quarterly financials to senior stakeholders
* Drive continuous improvement across close processes and balance sheet quality
* Provide audit support and liaise with internal and external stakeholders
* Line manage and support one direct report within the accounting team
Desired Skills and Experience
* Qualified accountant with strong month-end accounting experience
* Background in a multinational corporate or shared services environment
* Solid knowledge of US GAAP and SOX controls
* Hands‑on SAP experience, ECC and or S/4HANA preferred
* Experience managing or coaching junior team members
* Strong attention to detail, organisation and problem‑solving skills
* Confident stakeholder manager able to work cross‑functionally
Summary of the Best Candidate
This role suits a qualified accountant with five or more years of relevant experience who enjoys owning the detail of the month-end close. You will be technically strong, comfortable working to tight deadlines and capable of leading both processes and people in a fast‑paced environment.
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