A global high profile brand, with offices in Kent, is looking to recruit an Accounting & Reporting Manager to lead their UK finance division. Working closely with the European Controller, acting as a key member of the senior management team and business partnering with members of both the UK and international leadership team, the Accounting & Reporting Manager will lead a small team and take responsibility for the financial reporting and co-ordination of the UK finance function. Key responsibilities will include:

- Coordinating monthly and quarterly reporting processes
- Overseeing the month end and year end cycles
- Acting as a key point of contact for external auditors
- Supporting the budgeting process and supplying relevant business information and analysis to the FP&A team
- Supporting business wide functions in the UK, including HR
- Identifying financial reporting risks and opportunities
- Review of the balance sheet and P&L, providing appropriate commentary to the business
- Preparation of statutory accounts, financial statements and VAT and corporation tax returns
- Ensure that new accounting standards are adhered to and adopted
- Taking an active role in coordinating senior management meetings
- Continuous improvement of processes and controls
- Ad-hoc project work on an on-going basis

Candidate`s will have several years experience operating at Financial Controller level with a strong technical skill set, ideally within an international business and must possess a recognised accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA). Recent experience of UK GAAP and US GAAP will be highly advantageous in addition to strong management skills and the ability to build relationships and partner with the wider business. As the role operates within a global business, there will be occasional travel requirements. This is an excellent opportunity to work for a highly respected and successful business that reward their staff and operate in a positive and driven environment.

Unfortunately, due to the high number of applications currently being received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.