Role: Accounting Manager
Location: Flintshire/ Cheshire border (On-site)
Salary: Up to £65,000 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time
Experience Level: Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with 5+ years in a similar role
Are you a technically strong accountant with a passion for process, compliance, and leading high-performing teams?
Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where you can help shape the finance function of a newly established, fast-growing manufacturing business?
Morson are partnering exclusively with a large manufacturing business located in Flintshire, our search is for an Accounting Manager, to support the UK operations of a wider international group with revenues exceeding €1 billion. The UK business is scaling rapidly, targeting an £80m turnover and headcount of 200+ by 2027.
You'll play a critical role in leading a small on-site finance team, driving robust financial controls, overseeing year-end accounts, audit, tax, and statutory compliance, while collaborating closely with wider UK and European finance colleagues.
Key Responsibilities of the Accounting Manager:
- Deliver accurate and timely year-end accounts compliant with UK GAAP
- Audit, working with external auditors as required
- Manage the trial balance and monthly closing cycle
- Oversee VAT, corporation tax, and withholding tax compliance
- Drive the PO and fixed asset management processes
- Collaborate on intercompany loans and group-level tax matters
- Supervise and develop a team of 3 (AP & Billing)
- Partner with procurement, logistics, sales, Management Accountants and treasury to ensure strong controls
- Contribute to capital allowance processes and inventory accounting
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and system enhancements
About You:
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)
- At least 5 years' experience in a finance management role, ideally within manufacturing or industrial sectors
- Strong knowledge of UK GAAP and statutory accounting
- Experience and a passion with tax, VAT, and intercompany accounting
- Proficient in SAP and Excel
- Comfortable operating in a hands-on role within a growing, evolving business
- Excellent communicator, team leader, and process-oriented thinker
What's on Offer:
- Up to £65,000 per annum
- 26 days annual leave + statutory days
- Pension 6% ER, 2% EE
- Exposure to international operations and cross-border collaboration
- A role suited to someone who enjoys technical accounting, statutory reporting, and tax compliance
- Supportive leadership and a culture of growth and professional development
If you're looking to bring your technical accounting expertise into a business with exciting growth ambitions and a supportive, collaborative culture, this could be your ideal next move.
To be considered for this fantastic opportunity, you must APPLY NOW, making sure to attach your up-to-date CV.
*Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an initial telephone interview. If selected from the shortlist, a formal interview process will then begin