Job Description
Purpose of the Role
To directly manage the AP and Expenses function whilst supporting the Head of Accounting & Compliance in ensuring that any tasks associated with finalising the financial accounts has been performed accurately and within deadlines.
The candidate should be located near the Leeds or Welwyn Garden City Site. However, occasional travel to other UK sites.
What’s In it for You?
The Opportunity:
Within Sika, we encourage autonomy. The Financial Accounting Manager will have many opportunities to work on various projects around streamlining processes which will create efficiency gains across the team and the wider business.
The Rewards:
You will be rewarded with a competitive salary, and a sweep of great benefits. We pride ourselves on our total reward package:
* Holiday 25 days rising to 28 days with service, plus bank holidays
* Hybrid Working – 4 Days per week office based, 1 day per week home working
* Core Hours Working 8:30 – 17:00
* Bonus
* A company pension contribution of up to 10%
* Private healthcare for you, with option to add family
* Group life cover at 6x your annual salary
* Global Income Protection (PHI)
* Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
* Staff discount platform & Cycle to Work scheme
* Dedicated Service Awards for reaching key milestones
* Selected discounted Sika products
The Support:
Sika’s number one priority is safety within the workplace. Across the business and our UK sites, we operate a one Sika concept with help and support to our colleagues. Our aim is to create a workplace where employees are happy and motivated to do their work.
Full support and training within the finance team and all associated tasks will be provided with regular review meetings taking place.
The Future:
As a manager with direct reports, there are further opportunities to strengthen leadership skills.
Also, the opportunity to progress within a global company across a variety of business areas.
Qualifications
The Skills:
The successful candidate will be a fully qualified accountant with experience in using SAP (ERP system), MS Excel and excellent communication skills.
A significant commitment to professional and personal development from day one, including a comprehensive local, product knowledge and leadership development initiatives complimented by a global Sika Business School offering.
What we need from you?
* ACCA or CIMA (or equivalent), ICAEW qualified accountant with experience in producing Statutory accounts and an understanding around company tax returns
* Strong background in month end closing procedures and Financial Accounting
* Excellent communication skills
* Leadership / Team Management skills