Accounting Manager in Richmond - Michael Page Finance

This role is central to maintaining financial integrity and enabling business performance. It offers the opportunity to lead process improvements, strengthen governance, and influence best practice across the organisation. Lead the integrity and efficiency of core accounting processes, ensuring accurate financial reporting and robust controls across the P&L and balance sheet.

Client Details

Michael Page are partnering on an Exclusive basis with an International FMCG business based in Richmond who are recruiting for an Accounting Manager to join the team

Description

As the Accounting Manager, based in Richmond you'll be responsible for:

Financial Accounting Leadership

*Oversee all accounting transactions and processes, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with internal policies and external regulations

*Maintain integrity of the P&L and balance sheet, ensuring materiality thresholds are applied appropriately

Cost Centre Accounting

*Manage cost centre accounting processes, ensuring accurate allocation of costs and alignment with business reporting requirements

*Partner with budget holders to provide clarity and insight on cost centre performance

Month-End Close & Reporting

*Lead the month-end close process, delivering timely and accurate financial statements

*Ensure reconciliations are complete and aged items are resolved promptly

Audit & Compliance

*Manage audit requirements, ensuring full compliance with statutory and internal audit standards

*Maintain robust documentation and controls to support audit readiness

Process Efficiency & Scalability

*Drive continuous improvement in accounting processes to enhance efficiency and scalability

*Embed best practices that enable future automation and alignment with global standards

Team Leadership & Development

*Lead and develop a team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement

*Support capability building to meet future business needs

Business Partnering

*Collaborate with commercial finance teams to provide accurate and timely financial information for decision-making

*Act as a trusted partner to operational teams, ensuring accounting processes support business performance

Balance Sheet Management

*Work closely with all areas of Finance to manage balance sheet accounts, including payables, accruals, and provisions

*Partner with the payables team to uphold processes that streamline accounting, including purchase orders (POs) and goods receipts (GRs)

Systems Expertise

*Ensure effective use of key accounting systems, including SAP S/4 for transactional integrity and Tagetik for consolidation and reporting

*Champion system best practices and support enhancements to improve efficiency and accuracy

Stakeholder Engagement

*Build strong relationships across Finance, IT, Procurement, and Operations to ensure alignment and process integrity

*Communicate effectively with senior stakeholders, providing insight and recommendations

Profile

• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified accountant
• Experience in financial accounting and reporting
• Experience in accounting operations
• Experience with SAP S/4 and BI tools is advantageous
• Advanced Excel and strong proficiency in Word and PowerPoint for stakeholder communication
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to influence and collaborate across functions
• Hands-on leader with resilience and a continuous improvement mindset

Job Offer

• Salary £60,000 - £70,000
• Bonus of up to 17%
• Pension - Matches contribution + 2%
• Private Healthcare
• 25 days holiday
• Hybrid Working - 3 days in the office, 2 days from home
• Gym
• Free Parking