157 Accounting Leadership jobs in the United Kingdom

Job Description:

Are you dreaming about becoming a finance leader at one of the biggest FMCG companies?

The Mars Finance Leadership Experience (MFLE) is a great start to develop both functional and leadership capabilities while experiencing various areas of finance. The programme is a solid foundation for future finance leaders who can later become a manager, lead a team, or fulfil themselves as an individual contributor in a strategic position.

You’ll take on roles with local and regional exposure and make decisions with real consequences. The work will come thick and fast, preparing you for the challenges tomorrow.

The MFLE comprises of three 12-month placements, where you will be exposed to different areas of Finance. You will get placements in supply finance or market finance, financial control or internal audit or contribute to our finance digitalization agenda. On top, there is the potential opportunity for international experience through the programme’s regional scope.

After the three years you will be a versatile finance business partner and you can hold a strategic role within any of our segments or be on your way to being a finance manager with a team of your own.

What will you do?

• 3 x 12-month placements, giving you perspective to experience diversity of finance and craft your own personalized career path.

• Opportunity to make impact from Day 1, allowing you to develop every day.

• Join our global trainee community, create friends for life, and join a Global business.

Who are we looking for? 

• You’ll have have obtained a degree in any subject, graduating next summer or graduated within the last 2 years

• Willingness to pursue the CIMA qualification.

• Internationally mobile. You could be based out of our Slough, Waltham, Birmingham, or Paddington site, and we ask that you are flexible during your time on the program. 

• You have good analytical skills and a strong interest in finance.

• You are not afraid to challenge the status quo and bring a fresh viewpoint.

What are the benefits?

• Starting salary of £33,000 and joining bonus of £2,000.

• Company paid CIMA (including study leave)

• We’ll give you access to inspiring mentors and coaches to help you grow.

• Flexible, hybrid working.

• Dogs in the office (depending on the office)

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.

• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.

• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.

• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

For more information, please visit careers.mars.com/UK/en/students-graduates

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Peopleforce Recruitment are excited to present to you role of Accounting Manager, working for a worldwide leader in the healthcare industry. You would be taking ownership of CFS (Corporate Finance Services) statutory accounting tasks relating to entity of statutory financial statements.

We are looking for someone who is ACA qualified, with a good understanding of Statutory Accounting. Additionally, it is vital that the candidate has experience within a practice setting.

This role can either be based at one of 3 of their sites in; Maidenhead, Sittingbourne, or Solihull.

The role would be on a contract basis which would be reviewed regularly with a potential permanent position offered further on down the line.

Responsibilities

• Review statutory accounts and help fix any related issues
• Handle statutory accounting tasks for CFS, including preparing financial statements, planning audits, attending audit meetings, tracking audit issues, and managing any problems that may arise
• Manage the planning and budgeting process for CFS UK and other departments CFS supports
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing tasks when required
• Take charge of monthly performance reports for CFS UK and manage any special requests or questions from division managers
• Help the Controller make sure the right financial controls are in place across all CFS areas
• Provide technical accounting help to the CFS team, especially with share-based payments, impairments, revenue, leases, and IFRS disclosures
• Make sure intercompany charges are started on time and correctly, working with the CFS Tax Manager to ensure compliance and correct transfer pricing practice

Requirements

• ACA (ICAEW) Qualified
• Solid Statutory Accounting background, specifically from a practice environment
• Experience using SAP
• Good Microsoft Excel/Word skills
• Previous audit experience
• Excellent communication skills and ability to liaise confidently and clearly with Financial and Non-Financial managers

Should you meet the requirements and are interested, then please do not hesitate to apply.

Peopleforce Recruitment are excited to present to you role of Accounting Manager, working for a worldwide leader in the healthcare industry. You would be taking ownership of CFS (Corporate Finance Services) statutory accounting tasks relating to entity of statutory financial statements.

We are looking for someone who is ACA qualified, with a good understanding of Statutory Accounting. Additionally, it is vital that the candidate has experience within a practice setting.

This role can either be based at one of 3 of their sites in; Maidenhead, Sittingbourne, or Solihull.

The role would be on a contract basis which would be reviewed regularly with a potential permanent position offered further on down the line.

Responsibilities

• Review statutory accounts and help fix any related issues
• Handle statutory accounting tasks for CFS, including preparing financial statements, planning audits, attending audit meetings, tracking audit issues, and managing any problems that may arise
• Manage the planning and budgeting process for CFS UK and other departments CFS supports
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing tasks when required
• Take charge of monthly performance reports for CFS UK and manage any special requests or questions from division managers
• Help the Controller make sure the right financial controls are in place across all CFS areas
• Provide technical accounting help to the CFS team, especially with share-based payments, impairments, revenue, leases, and IFRS disclosures
• Make sure intercompany charges are started on time and correctly, working with the CFS Tax Manager to ensure compliance and correct transfer pricing practice

Requirements

• ACA (ICAEW) Qualified
• Solid Statutory Accounting background, specifically from a practice environment
• Experience using SAP
• Good Microsoft Excel/Word skills
• Previous audit experience
• Excellent communication skills and ability to liaise confidently and clearly with Financial and Non-Financial managers

Should you meet the requirements and are interested, then please do not hesitate to apply.

Peopleforce Recruitment are excited to present to you role of Accounting Manager, working for a worldwide leader in the healthcare industry. You would be taking ownership of CFS (Corporate Finance Services) statutory accounting tasks relating to entity of statutory financial statements.

We are looking for someone who is ACA qualified, with a good understanding of Statutory Accounting. Additionally, it is vital that the candidate has experience within a practice setting.

This role can either be based at one of 3 of their sites in; Maidenhead, Sittingbourne, or Solihull.

The role would be on a contract basis which would be reviewed regularly with a potential permanent position offered further on down the line.

Responsibilities

• Review statutory accounts and help fix any related issues
• Handle statutory accounting tasks for CFS, including preparing financial statements, planning audits, attending audit meetings, tracking audit issues, and managing any problems that may arise
• Manage the planning and budgeting process for CFS UK and other departments CFS supports
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing tasks when required
• Take charge of monthly performance reports for CFS UK and manage any special requests or questions from division managers
• Help the Controller make sure the right financial controls are in place across all CFS areas
• Provide technical accounting help to the CFS team, especially with share-based payments, impairments, revenue, leases, and IFRS disclosures
• Make sure intercompany charges are started on time and correctly, working with the CFS Tax Manager to ensure compliance and correct transfer pricing practice

Requirements

• ACA (ICAEW) Qualified
• Solid Statutory Accounting background, specifically from a practice environment
• Experience using SAP
• Good Microsoft Excel/Word skills
• Previous audit experience
• Excellent communication skills and ability to liaise confidently and clearly with Financial and Non-Financial managers

Should you meet the requirements and are interested, then please do not hesitate to apply.

Manufacturing
Location: Chester / North West
Salary: 50,000 - 65,000 pa

About the Opportunity
A unique opportunity has arisen for an experienced Accounting Manager to join a newly established manufacturing site in the North West. This UK operation is part of a hugely successful international manufacturing group and is focused on serving the UK & Ireland markets. The role offers the chance to shape and lead the finance function from the ground up, working closely with both UK and European teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a small on-site finance team
• Ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with UK GAAP and internal policies
• Manage AP, billing, PO processes, and cash forecasting
• Oversee fixed asset and inventory accounting
• Liaise with external auditors and tax specialists
• Ensure timely and compliant VAT, corporation tax, and withholding tax submissions
• Drive continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration
• Use SAP to manage financial processes and reporting

What We're Looking For

• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar finance leadership role
• Idelly a strong background in financial accounting within manufacturing or industrial sectors
• Proficient in SAP and Excel
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Why Apply?
This is a rare chance to be part of a new venture with ambitious growth plans, backed by a stable and established international group. If you're ready to take ownership of a finance function and thrive in a hands-on leadership role, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply Now
Please submit your CV quoting reference number 10132

1. Responsibility for statutory accounting tasks related to entity statutory financial statements - to include amongst other things audit planning, participation in audit governance meetings, CAS tracking and managing of escalations.
2. Review of statutory accounts and associated issue resolution.
3. Provide technical accounting support to the accounting team including in the areas of share-based payment accounting, impairment assessment, revenue recognition, lease accounting and IFRS disclosure.
4. Support the Controller in ensuring that appropriate financial controls are in operation within all areas of responsibility.
5. Ownership of the monthly Divisional performance reporting for the UK, including management of all ad hoc requests and queries from division management.
6. Support and involvement in other month end and year end close tasks and processes as required.
7. Responsible for timely and accurate initiation of intercompany recharges in collaboration with the Tax Manager to ensure compliance and correct transfer pricing practice.
8. Support and contribute to an environment of operational excellence and continuous improvement across the Accounting team.
9. Involvement as required in Company Secretarial tasks .To undertake specific tasks within the wider group of companies where required.
10. Assist in projects and activities as defined by the Affiliate Finance Director.

• Qualified accountant - ACA or ACCA
• Excellent understanding of Statutory Accounting under both UK GAAP (FRS102) and IFRS (FRS101)
• Working knowledge and understanding of SAP
• Excellent communication skills and ability to convey technical accounting and taxation issues in straightforward language to both Financial and non-Financial managers
• Good Excel/Word skills
• Previous audit experience

• ACCA or ACA fully qualified
• Have a solid accounting experience obtained within practice
• Knowledge of accounts preparation for incorporated and unincorporated clients
• Experience working with IRIS, Xero and Sage would be preferential, but not essential
• Have strong management, communication and organisational skills
• Have experience of managing and controlling workflows in a practice environment
• Be able to confidently work alone but also be a team player
• Have excellent time management
• Have the ability to work under pressure, to deadlines and respond promptly to requests
• Be proficient in Outlook and Word
• Experience in Microsoft Excel to an advanced level

• Managing a portfolio of clients comprising incorporated businesses, although experience of unincorporated businesses and individuals would be advantageous
• Responsibility for all compliance matters for clients - annual accounts and corporation tax returns
• Personal tax planning for individuals
• Responsibility for maintaining WIP and managing team KPI's
• Reviewing work performed by other team members and assisting with staff training
• Being the main relationship contact for clients
• Promotion of the Accounts & Outsourcing team internally and externally - with clients, professional contacts and potential clients
• Planning and organising workflow within the department
• Identifying cross servicing opportunities and business development