Accounting Manager – 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract

The company
An established, international insurance business with a lean, growing finance team. This role offers real ownership, autonomy and regular contact with senior finance leaders.
The role
You'll own the non-technical month-end close and manage a small team through each month and quarter end. You will:

Lead month-end close, covering payroll postings, bank reconciliations, prepayments, accruals, fixed assets, leases and balance sheet reconciliations
Oversee accounts payable and employee expenses, including supplier set-up and approvals
Calculate and settle intercompany balances and recharges
Analyse G&A actuals against forecast and prior year for management reporting
Support budgeting and reforecasting
Review the team's work, and coach and develop junior accountants
Work with internal and external auditors and maintain strong financial controls

What you'll bring

A professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent)
Hands-on, in-house experience of month-end close, AP and expenses
Experience managing or supervising a small team, including someone based remotely
The ability to take ownership quickly and manage competing deadlines
Clear, confident communication with senior stakeholders
Advanced Excel

Nice to have

US GAAP and SOX experience
Experience with Oracle, Concur or similar systems
Insurance experience is not required