Location: Derby Salary range: £60,000 - £65,000 This is a leadership role which requires a hands-on approach to performing accounting duties whilst also supporting with other operational tasks. The role will cover: * Project Cost Accounting – supporting in the preparation of financial evaluations and proposals, and monthly project reporting and analysis * Assuring the integrity of accounting and operating data * Maintaining financial and operating controls * Supporting internal and external financial audit and tax requests and quarterly VAT filings * Provide support to corporate A/R function to ensure timely and accurate customer invoicing and collections * Ensuring all reporting is compliant with statutory laws and regulations * Ensuring compliance with all HMRC requirements * Presenting varied reports and results to senior executives / stakeholders * In addition to financial duties, the role includes Employee Management - recruitment, onboarding and offboarding processes, appraisals, and maintaining personnel documentation Your background: * Must be a Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) * Have c10 years’ experience in an accounting role, which includes experience working in a management / leadership capacity * Adept to working independently and making proactive improvements * Able to show a supportive, collaborative approach across all business stakeholders * Excellent judgement and decision-making maker skills in an agile environment * PC literate & skilled with all Microsoft Office based applications * Able to support non-finance teams such as HR and administrative functions * Experience in an engineering / manufacturing environment is desirable Benefits: * 33 days holiday per year, including bank holidays * Pension - 5% employer contribution * Private medical insurance * Income protection and death-in-service cover * Option for discounted share purchase plan * Cycle to Work scheme