🔵 Accounting Manager/Financial Controller
📍 Head Office | 💼 Finance Leadership Role
Imperium Financial Recruitment are proud to be partnering with a well-established organisation to appoint an experienced Accounting Manager into a key leadership position within their finance team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong and commercially aware finance professional looking to step into a broad, hands-on role with real influence across the business.
💼 The Opportunity
As Accounting Manager, you will take ownership of financial reporting, controls, and operational finance processes, while leading and developing a high-performing accounts team.
You’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and efficiency of the finance function, working closely with senior stakeholders and external advisors.
🔑 Key Responsibilities
- Lead month-end and year-end close processes
- Produce accurate and timely financial reporting
- Oversee accounts payable and receivable functions
- Ensure robust balance sheet control and reconciliations
- Manage VAT returns and ensure HMRC compliance
- Act as the main point of contact for external audit
- Oversee payroll processes and ensure compliance
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
- Drive continuous improvement in systems, processes, and controls
👥 Leadership & Impact
- Manage, mentor, and develop the Accounts team
- Foster a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement
- Partner with stakeholders across the business to support decision-making
- Play a key role in strengthening financial governance and controls
✅ About You
- AAT qualified or above (or equivalent experience)
- Strong technical knowledge of UK accounting standards (UK GAAP/FRS 102)
- Proven experience in financial reporting and audit processes
- Experience managing month-end/year-end cycles
- Strong understanding of AP/AR and payroll oversight
- Advanced Excel and accounting systems experience
- A confident leader with the ability to motivate and develop teams
- Highly organised, detail-oriented, and deadline-driven
🌟 Why Apply?
- Broad, varied role with real ownership
- Opportunity to lead and shape a finance function
- Collaborative and supportive working environment
- Strong career progression potential
📩 Apply Now
If you’re an experienced finance professional ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you.
📧 Send your CV to: rcorrie@imperiumfr.com
📞 Or contact Russell directly for a confidential discussion
