PR/118003 | Financial Accounting Manager

Company: Japanese company

Job Title: Financial Accounting Manager

Location: City of London (2 days in the office - 3 days WFH)

Employment status: Permanent 

Salary: Up to GBP70K

Summary of this role  

This position will be responsible for financial reporting, filing tax returns (VAT and corporate tax), managing cashflow, controlling daily transactions, internal control, audit coordination, process improvement, and team management for UK headquarter and German branch as a Financial Accounting Manager.

Scope of the job

• Overseeing the daily activities for UK headquarter and other Europe branch of the Financial Accounting team, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring data security.

• Developing accounting policies in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and implementing procedures with SAP S/4HANA to improve efficiency and accuracy.

• Improving order-to-cash and procure-to-pay process and monthly and year-end closing process as well as, updating operation manual after consultations with the Corporate Manager and Project Administration team.

• Preparing, reviewing, and analysing financial reports including monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to ensure accuracy and completeness.

• Calculating and filing corporate tax returns for UK headquarter and other Europe branch with a professional firm.

• Managing all aspects of the audit process.

• Supervising, training, and mentoring all members of the Financial Accounting team.

• Delegate weekly, daily and monthly tasks to all members of the Financial Accounting team.

• Responding to ad-hoc tasks as requested by the Corporate Manager/ business department Managers.

• Overall responsibility for the Financial Accounting Team tasks and duties.

           
Skills & Knowledge essential for the role:

• ACCA qualified with strong experience in an accounting management position.

• Must be confident in managing and delegating to a team.

• Proficiency in financial systems (specifically SAP) and advanced Excel skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with various stakeholders, including senior management, auditors, and non-finance departments.

• Must possess excellent prioritisation skills and ability to work in accordance with deadlines.

• Experience as an Accounting Manager in small-mid size company, handling overall accounting and tax functions.

Benefits

• Hybrid working (2 day per week in office, 3 days wfh)

• Private Pension Scheme

• Critical Illness Protection

• Life Assurance

• Group Disability Scheme

• Optional Private Healthcare for you & your family

• Interest-free Season Ticket Loan

• Personal Loans

• Study Sponsorship

• Long Service Awards

• Free Eyesight Testing

• Employee Referral Scheme

• Free access to the building’s facilities e.g. Gym, Swimming Pool & Sauna