UK Finance Manager

Are you a technically strong, qualified accountant looking for a managerial role? Do you have experience over-seeing month end reporting, financial accounting and VAT as well as having a good understanding of UK or US GAAP?

If so, Elevation Recruitment Group would love to hear from you...

Elevation Senior Finance are delighted to be partnering exclusively with a leading Barnsley based manufacturing business as they seek to appoint a UK Finance Manager. This position will report directly in to the Finance Director and through the management of a team of accountants, will be responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely reporting of the financial information for the UK business.

Part of a larger international group, this successful and growing manufacturing company has developed a strong market presence over the last few years and is looking to continue to strengthen its finance function with the recruitment of this UK Finance Manager position. With a focus on developing the finance team, reviewing the internal controls and implementing improved processes this varied role will include the below key responsibilities:

- Management of the month end process - ensuring all UK sites are completed and submitted within a 4 day turnaround
- VAT, Intrastat and EC Sales compliance
- Cashflow forecasting and reporting
- Ownership and management of the UK external audit
- Creation and presentation of the statutory accounts for all UK sites
- Mentoring and challenging a team of accountants (including qualified and part qualified)

My client feels this role would best suit an ambitious and technically focused qualified accountant who has a strong grounding in the above and is looking to take the next step in their career. Open to candidates from both practice and industry, it is essential that all applicants can demonstrate an understanding of the majority of the core duties to ensure they can hit the ground running and begin to add value on joining the business.