Lead the month-end close process, ensuring accurate balance sheet integrity and financial reporting. Maintain oversight of inventory, sales and purchase-related accounting transactions across key business systems. Prepare and coordinate group reporting submissions, working closely with shared service and international finance teams. Ensure statutory and management reporting remains compliant with IFRS and UK accounting requirements. Manage corporation tax and deferred tax reporting, acting as a key contact for HMRC queries. Champion continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging ERP systems to enhance efficiency and financial controls. Review, strengthen and maintain a robust internal control environment. Partner with stakeholders to support cash flow forecasting, budgeting and tax planning activities. Provide financial insight and support on strategic projects and ad hoc business requirements. Candidate Profile Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with significant post-qualification experience. Strong background in financial accounting, controls, month-end reporting and compliance. Experience working with ERP platforms such as JD Edwards, SAP, Oracle or similar. Advanced Excel skills with the ability to analyse, interpret and present financial data. Highly organised, analytical and detail-focused, with a proactive approach to problem solving. ..... full job details .....