We are looking for an ACA trained finance professional to lead our HQ accounting function. This is a hands-on role with full ownership of the finance cycle from end-to-end bookkeeping through to month-end close, audit management, and budgeting and forecasting. The successful candidate will take full responsibility for financial reporting, ensuring accuracy, strong controls, and timely insight to support decision-making.

Client Details

Our client is Europe's leading organisation in their industry with an impressive turnover and exciting growth plans. Michael Page is partnering with them to recruit a Finance Manager / Management Accountant to be based in their Uxbridge, Middlesex office, hybrid working available.

Description

As the Finance Manager / Management Accountant you will be responsible for

* Lead budgeting and forecasting processes, including cash flow planning

* Manage year-end close and act as the key contact for external auditors

* Full ownership of end-to-end accounting, including AP/AR, general ledger, and bank reconciliations

* Maintain complete and accurate accounting records from transaction processing through to final accounts

* Record and review accruals, prepayments, provisions, and journals

* Post and review payroll entries with accurate cost centre allocation

* Maintain fixed asset, lease (IFRS 16), and intangible registers

* Lead the month-end close process, including preparation of full management accounts and variance analysis

* Own all balance sheet reconciliations and ensure strong control environment

* Prepare and support statutory financial statements in line with IFRS

* Ensure robust internal controls, audit readiness, and compliance with Group policies

* Work closely with Group Finance on consolidation and reporting requirements

* Utilise and improve systems including Business Central, Tagetik, and BI tools

Profile

• Experienced in a similar role
• Ideally ACA Qualified from an Audit trained background
• Proven experience in management accounting
• Experience in multi-entity or group environments is desirable
• Solid understanding of month-end close and balance sheet control
• Strong Excel skills (advanced formulas, pivots;
• Desirable : Experience using Tagetik or similar consolidation / reporting systems

Job Offer

• Salary £65,000 - £75,000
• Bonus 10% Minimum
• Benefits Package
• Hybrid Working available after initial period
• Free Parking
• Other Benefits

If you are a qualified Finance Manager / Management Accountant (ACA Trained) looking for a challenging and rewarding role in Uxbridge, we encourage you to apply today!