Your new companyHays Accountancy and Finance are recruiting on behalf of a successful and growing organisation in the Teesside area for an experienced Accounting Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic business during an exciting period of growth, offering exposure to senior stakeholders and the chance to play a key role in shaping the finance function. Your new roleReporting into senior leadership, you will be responsible for overseeing financial accounting operations, ensuring robust financial controls, accurate reporting, and compliance with statutory requirements. You will lead a high-performing finance team while partnering with stakeholders across the wider business to support strategic decision-making. Key responsibilities will include:Leading month-end, quarter-end and year-end close processesManaging financial reporting and group reporting submissionsPreparing and reviewing journals, balance sheet reconciliations and fixed asset accountingProducing financial statements and management reportingSupporting budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activitiesEnsuring compliance with statutory reporting and filing obligationsManaging VAT, corporation tax and wider tax compliance requirementsActing as the key contact for external auditors and coordinating annual auditsMaintaining and improving financial controls, policies and proceduresOverseeing Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and payroll activitiesDriving process improvements across finance ..... full job details .....