Accounting Manager

Overview

In this role you lead the UK Accounting Team to deliver timely, accurate US GAAP reporting and IFRS statutory filings. You will oversee month-, quarter-, and year-end closes, manage audits, and maintain strong internal controls. Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to provide financial insight and drive informed decision-making. This position offers impact through process improvements, automation, and mentoring a high-performing team within a global finance function.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the UK Accounting Team to meet reporting deadlines and maintain high technical standards
• Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closes under US GAAP
• Own UK statutory filings under IFRS and manage external audits
• Strengthen internal controls and ensure compliance with policies and audit expectations
• Collaborate with UK Commercial Finance, EMEA & US accounting/finance teams on financial implications of initiatives
• Review and approve journal postings, reconciliations and financial statements
• Ensure integrity of the UK balance sheet with thorough reconciliations and supporting schedules
• Produce P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow variance analysis with commentary
• Drive process improvements and automation to enhance efficiency and accuracy
• Provide financial analysis and act as trusted partner to senior leadership
• Mentor and develop team members to foster continuous improvement
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of financial regulations and best practices through professional development

Key requirements

• ACA/ACCA qualified (or international equivalent)
• Strong post-qualification experience
• Proven experience managing accounting teams (min 3 years of people management)
• Expert knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS with audit management experience
• Knowledge of retail inventory and inventory systems
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Strong MS Office skills with advanced Excel
• Experience with large ERP systems; Oracle and Anaplan XL preferred
• Excellent communication and analytical/problem-solving abilities
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, multi-priority environment

• leadership
• coaching and mentoring
• stakeholder relacionamento
• US GAAP
• IFRS
• audits

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