• 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.