Financial Accounting Manager
Location: Haddenham Reporting to: Financial Controller Permanent, Full-Time
The Opportunity
This is a rare chance to join a well-established, internationally backed organisation as a key leader within its Finance & Control function. You'll take ownership of the full accounting cycle, lead a talented team, and play a central role in shaping the integrity and efficiency of financial operations. If you're a qualified finance professional with a track record in financial reporting, compliance, and team leadership - and you're ready to make a genuine impact - we want to hear from you.
What You'll Be Doing
Financial Close & Reporting
Own and manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes
Ensure all journals, reconciliations, and reports are completed accurately and on time
Monitor financial performance against budgets and provide clear variance analysis
Team Leadership
Lead, coach, and develop a finance team, allocating resource effectively to meet deadlines
Delegate confidently and direct the team with clarity and purpose
Compliance & Audit
Coordinate seamlessly with external and internal audit teams
Assist the Controller with statutory accounts preparation and ensure full regulatory compliance
Prepare and submit VAT returns and support tax working papers and computations
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with other departments to align processes and controls
Share best practice with peer managers and provide expert guidance on complex accounting transactions
What We're Looking For
Qualified accountant ACA, ACCA or CIMA, ideally with 3-5 years of post-qualification experience or active studier
University degree in a relevant discipline useful
Proven people management experience, with the ability to coach and direct a team
Strong Excel skills and comfortable managing multiple priorities under tight deadlines
Excellent attention to detail, analytical mindset, and a quality-driven approach
A confident communicator and natural networker who builds trust across the business
Resilient and adaptable, with the ability to handle pressure with professionalism
Why This Role?
You'll be joining an organisation with genuine substance - global backing, clear process, and a finance function that values both technical excellence and personal development. There is real growth potential here, with the opportunity to step up and broaden your remit as the business evolves.
What's On Offer?
A starting salary of 50-55k (depending on experience) and potential bonus, good benefits such as enhanced holiday entitlement and pension, private medical, hybrid working and free onsite parking.