Financial Accounting Manager - General Ledger

Your new company
Join a global leader in the service sector that's undergoing an exciting transformation. As part of their growth journey, they're investing in their finance function and looking for a dynamic Financial Accounting Manager - General Ledger to play a key role in shaping the future of their finance operations.

Your new role
This is a high-impact leadership role where you'll take ownership of the integrity of financial records across multiple entities. You'll lead a team of skilled accountants, ensuring accurate and timely close processes, strong internal controls, and full compliance with IFRS and local GAAP. You'll also be a key player in audit preparation and financial reporting, while championing process improvements across the Record-to-Report cycle.Your responsibilities will span:

• Close Management: You'll ensure general ledger closures are completed accurately and on time.
• Financial Integrity: You'll maintain high standards of compliance and oversee robust reconciliations.
• Audit Coordination: You'll prepare audit schedules and work closely with external auditors.
• Team Leadership: You'll guide and develop your team across areas such as fixed assets, intercompany transactions, and journal entries.
• Process Optimisation: You'll drive automation, standardisation, and continuous improvement in accounting operations.

This is a fantastic opportunity to bring structure, lead change, and build a technically strong team that supports the wider finance strategy.

What you'll need to succeed

You're a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with solid experience in financial accounting leadership. You bring a deep understanding of IFRS and statutory reporting, and you're confident managing close cycles, reconciliations, accruals, and audits. Experience with ERP systems is a bonus, but not essential - what matters most is your ability to lead, improve, and deliver.

What you'll get in return
You'll receive a competitive salary and benefits package, along with:

• Hybrid working options
• The chance to contribute to exciting transformation projects
• Opportunities to streamline and improve processes
• Excellent scope for career progression in a growing organisation

What you need to do now
If this sounds like the right move for you, click 'apply now' to send us your CV, or give us a call to discuss the role in more detail. If this opportunity isn't quite what you're looking for, but you're exploring new roles, we'd love to have a confidential chat about your career goals.

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