Accounting Manager - UK
Location: Milton Keynes (office-based)
Reports to: Director of Finance & Accounting
Salary: £70,000 - £90,000 + bonus/incentive scheme
The Company
Our client is a private equity-backed, high-growth technology business operating within the data centre infrastructure space. The business delivers patented, state-of-the-art monitoring solutions including leak detection, battery monitoring, and critical infrastructure protection.
The Opportunity
This is a hands-on Accounting Manager role within the UK entity, suited to someone comfortable operating "in the weeds" while also contributing to process improvement and scaling a finance function in a fast-growing environment.
You will take ownership of day-to-day accounting operations across the full quote-to-cash cycle, including AR, AP, cash management, and general ledger activities, while supporting financial reporting and compliance under IFRS.
Key Responsibilities
1. Own and execute daily accounting operations across:
2. Accounts Receivable
3. Accounts Payable
4. Cash Management
5. General Ledger
6. Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
7. Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in line with IFRS
8. Manage and reconcile the general ledger for the UK legal entity
9. Support payroll processing and employee benefits accounting (as needed)
10. Prepare financial reports, including variance analysis and management reporting
11. Maintain compliance with IFRS, VAT, and internal financial policies
12. Support internal and external audits, including audit schedules and queries
13. Strengthen and monitor internal controls, recommending improvements
14. Manage intercompany reconciliations and collaborate with global finance teams
15. Assist with tax filings, VAT returns, and HMRC reporting
16. Research technical accounting issues and advise on appropriate treatment
17. Contribute to process improvements in a scaling, acquisitive environment
Candidate Profile
18. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
(ACA / ACCA / CIMA or international equivalent preferred)
19. 5+ years' accounting experience (practice and/or industry)
20. Strong working knowledge of:
21. IFRS
22. VAT
23. UK financial reporting requirements
24. Experience in a fast-paced, growing, or PE-backed environment preferred
25. Comfortable operating in a hands-on, detail-oriented role
26. Strong systems experience (e.g., NetSuite, Sage or similar)
27. Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis)
28. Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail
29. Effective communicator with the ability to work cross-functionally
Why Join?
30. High-growth, PE-backed environment with strong M&A activity
31. Exposure to global finance operations and scaling processes
32. Opportunity to shape and improve finance infrastructure in the UK
33. Work with cutting-edge technology protecting critical global infrastructure
Working Environment
34. Primarily office-based in Milton Keynes
35. Some flexibility for remote working depending on business needs
36. Occasional travel may be required
Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training.