Accounting Manager

As the Accounting Manager, based in Richmond you'll be responsible for:Financial Accounting Leadership

*Oversee all accounting transactions and processes, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with internal policies and external regulations

*Maintain integrity of the P&L and balance sheet, ensuring materiality thresholds are applied appropriatelyCost Centre Accounting

*Manage cost centre accounting processes, ensuring accurate allocation of costs and alignment with business reporting requirements

*Partner with budget holders to provide clarity and insight on cost centre performanceMonth-End Close & Reporting

*Lead the month-end close process, delivering timely and accurate financial statements

*Ensure reconciliations are complete and aged items are resolved promptlyAudit & Compliance

*Manage audit requirements, ensuring full compliance with statutory and internal audit standards

*Maintain robust documentation and controls to support audit readinessProcess Efficiency & Scalability

*Drive continuous improvement in accounting processes to enhance efficiency and scalability

*Embed best practices that enable future automation and alignment with global standardsTeam Leadership & Development

*Lead and develop a team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement

*Support capability building to meet future business needsBusiness Partnering

*Collaborate with commercial finance teams to provide accurate and timely financial information for decision-making

*Act as a trusted partner to operational teams, ensuring accounting processes support business performanceBalance Sheet Management

*Work closely with all areas of Finance to manage balance sheet accounts, including payables, accruals, and provisions

*Partner with the payables team to uphold processes that streamline accounting, including purchase orders (POs) and goods receipts (GRs)Systems Expertise

*Ensure effective use of key accounting systems, including SAP S/4 for transactional integrity and Tagetik for consolidation and reporting

*Champion system best practices and support enhancements to improve efficiency and accuracyStakeholder Engagement

*Build strong relationships across Finance, IT, Procurement, and Operations to ensure alignment and process integrity

*Communicate effectively with senior stakeholders, providing insight and recommendations