Senior Accounting Officer

Senior Accounting Manager
Derbyshire - Hybrid Working
Full Time, Permanent
£80,000 - £85,000

SF Recruitment are exclusively working with a manufacturing business in Derbyshire in their search for a Senior Accounting Manager to join the business on a full time, permanent basis. Reporting to the General Manager, the main purpose of the role is to ensure effective financial operations, internal controls, compliance, and coordination with both subsidiary and group companies. The ideal candidate should have professional accounting qualifications (FCCA/ACA), experience in audits or internal controls & strong knowledge of corporate, VAT, and international tax.

Duties of the Senior Accounting Manager
- Lead the finance function, developing and implementing financial strategies aligned with business goals.
- Oversee financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and performance monitoring to support corporate decision-making.
- Prepare and ensure accurate statutory accounts in compliance with local and international accounting standards.
- Ensure robust internal controls, risk management, and coordination of internal and external audits.
- Maintain compliance with corporate, VAT, and international tax laws, including timely filing of returns and tax provisions.
- Develop and implement tax-efficient strategies to optimize the company's tax position.
- Advise management and the board on tax implications of business decisions, transactions, and strategic initiatives.
- Manage tax audits, inquiries, and documentation for regulatory authorities.
- Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess potential impact on the business.
- Support strategic initiatives such as mergers, acquisitions, and group company transactions.
- Foster a culture of accountability, efficiency, and continuous improvement within the finance team.