Management Accountant

Management Accountant & Company Secretary

Seeking an Accomplished Management Accountant to Drive Financial Excellence in European Engineering Parts Distributor.

Stourbridge, Worcestershire (Hybrid)

Are you a seasoned management accountant ready to take on a dynamic new challenge? Our client, a leading global machine tool equipment manufacturer, is seeking an exceptional individual to join their UK division as a Management Accountant. The role also encompasses Company Secretary duties.

In this pivotal role, you will navigate the complexities of a US owned multinational organisation, overseeing the financial operations and ensuring compliance of the European Sales and Distribution division, with post-Brexit regulations.

Prepare to immerse yourself in a world of international/European transactions, multi-currency operations, and strategic decision-making that shapes the company's success.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Prepare accurate monthly management accounts and financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.
2. Oversee cash flow forecasting, currency exchanges, and treasury functions across GBP, EUR, and USD accounts.
3. Manage intercompany transactions, pricing queries, and cost allocations with the US parent and German sister companies.
4. Ensure compliance with post-Brexit German VAT obligations and interstate accounting requirements.
5. Supervise payroll processes, pensions, and payroll-related benefits for the UK team.
6. Liaise with external auditors for year-end preparations, tax accruals, and broader tax compliance.
7. Extract, manipulate, and analyse data using Crystal Reports and Sage 200 for financial and stock management.
8. Support profitability analysis, budgeting, and provide financial insights to guide strategic decisions.
9. Oversee an internal accounts team and an internal sales team, delegating tasks and ensuring cross-coverage.
10. Drive process improvements, leveraging advanced Excel and BI tools to enhance efficiency and reporting.
11. Manage company insurance policies, legal compliance, and corporate governance requirements.
12. Collaborate with cross-border teams, occasionally travelling to the US and Germany to strengthen relationships.

The Ideal Candidate:

1. Holds a professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) and a bachelor's degree in accounting or a related analytical field.
2. Minimum of 5 years of experience as a management accountant in a pan European SME or multinational environment.
3. Advanced proficiency in Excel, Sage 200 (or similar systems such as Xero), and Crystal Reports.
4. Familiarity with multi-currency operations, intercompany transactions, and financial reporting for parent companies.
5. Experience in audit, corporate governance, and compliance (VAT, tax, payroll regulations).
6. Strong technical and reporting skills, including proficiency in BI tools for data analysis and presentation.
7. Proven ability to manage varied responsibilities, address challenges independently, and drive process improvements.
8. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and team management skills, with a collaborative and proactive approach.
9. Holds a valid passport for occasional overseas business travel (primarily to the US and Germany).

If you are an accomplished management accountant, with a consistent career history, seeking a change and looking for a rewarding opportunity, apply now to be part of a dynamic multinational organisation.

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