European Management Accountant

About the Business

An opportunity to be a European Management Accountant for an exciting tech company based in Solihull. They are looking for a driven, and hardworking individual who is either a finalist or qualified accountant with solid month-end understanding, alongside budget and forecasting experience. This business has built a great reputation and gives you a fantastic chance to be a part of a cool and exciting business.

Role Responsibilities:

This role includes a blend of financial reporting and analysis, budget & forecasting, tax and regulatory compliance, financial controls and compliance:

• Prepare and analyse monthly management accounts for the UK entity.
• Conduct detailed monthly payroll analysis to ensure accuracy and cost control.
• Prepare and maintain weekly cash flow forecasts to support liquidity planning.
• Conduct variance analysis to compare actual performance with budgets and forecasts.
• Provide clear financial commentary and insights to support decision-making.
• Consolidate financial data and reporting across departments.
• Perform monthly intercompany reconciliations.
• Ensure accurate and timely balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist in preparing annual budgets and rolling forecasts.
• Support the business in planning and performance review cycles.
• Ensure compliance with local GAAP and group accounting policies.
• Support internal and external audits, liaising with auditors.
• Monitor, document, and improve financial processes and internal controls.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns and statutory reports.
• Support the preparation and submission of IOSS returns and payments.
• Liaise with tax advisors and regulatory bodies to ensure full compliance.
• Support SAO (Senior Accounting Officer) compliance requirements for the group.
• Improve financial systems, reporting tools, and automation processes.
• Support system implementation and integration projects.
• Support the finance team with bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy of records.
• Assist with ad hoc tasks and projects within the finance department as and when required.

Location / Office / Culture

This business offers flexible working as a hybrid role requiring 3 days in their Solihull office and 2 days at home. The company operate from their Solihull office consisting of a strong team of 15.

What We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate will have:

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified
• Familiar working with European Accounts
• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP, IFRS, and tax regulations.
• Exposure to budget & forecasting is a bonus
• Familiarity with Unit4 finance systems (desirable), or similar ERP platforms.
• Excellent Excel skills, including data modelling and advanced functions

Why Join the business

• Cool and exciting company
• Fantastic managers
• Hybrid working

About Us

We are a local accountancy recruitment specialist. We appreciate that roles are often online for a long period of time. If you want to check if this role is still live or just want more details before applying, call us directly.

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