The Business & Opportunity:
Lyons Recruitment are delighted to be working in exclusive partnership with an exciting fast growth business who are making big strides in their market.
Due to this ongoing growth, they have created a new opportunity for a Financial Accounting Manager. Leading a small team, you will take responsibility for overseeing the financial reporting, compliance and consolidation of their group companies.
Genuine career opportunities will arise in line with the continued growth of the business; hence this opportunity will suit high calibre candidates wishing to progress.
They offer a truly flexible and hybrid approach, with a mix of office based in the centre of York and home based work.
Specific Requirement:
Reporting to the Finance Director and managing a small team, your remit will involve Financial Reporting & Accounting, Taxation, General Ledger Maintenance & Compliance. Specifically, you and your team will take responsibility for:
* Identifying and implementing finance related process improvements.
* Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts for all group entities in line with UK GAAP.
* Assisting in the preparation of internal and external financial reports.
* Managing consolidation entries, including intercompany eliminations and adjustments.
* Acting as the key liaison for external auditors.
* Supporting month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
* Performing monthly balance sheet reconciliations and ensure the accuracy of the accounts.
* Reconciling and posting ledger journal entries accurately and in a timely manner.
* Overseeing VAT and ensure VAT compliance.
* Researching corporation tax treatment of business events in order to support tax efficiency.
* Working with the external Company Secretary to ensure filings & information are kept up to date on Companies House.
Skills & Experience required:
* Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA/ACCA (Qualified by Experience may may also be considered if you meet all other criteria).
* Experience from either an accountancy practice or industry.
* Relevant skills in financial accounting and reporting, VAT and corporation tax.
* Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
What’s on Offer:
* A starting salary of between £55,000 - £60,000 depending on experience.
* Hybrid working.
* Healthcare for family
* Annual Bonus
* Generous holiday allowance
Next Steps:
Interviews are to be conducted imminently; hence you are advised to apply at your earliest convenience.
Lyons Recruitment are retained on an exclusive basis; hence any direct or other agency applications will be disregarded