Accounting Manager

Company: Reed
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Location: Peterlee
Job Description:

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Accounting Manager to join a well-established, international organisation. Reporting to senior finance leadership, this role will take full ownership of accounting operations while leading and developing a high-performing team.

The Role

As Accounting Manager, you will oversee all financial accounting activities across multiple entities, ensuring compliance with both statutory requirements and internal group standards. You will play a key role in driving process improvement, enhancing reporting accuracy, and supporting strategic decision‑making.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and supervise accounting operations across your area of responsibility
  • Manage the monthly close process and ensure accurate, timely reporting
  • Ensure compliance with statutory, fiscal, and group accounting standards
  • Oversee tax compliance including declarations and regulatory requirements
  • Coordinate audits and manage relationships with external advisors
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives across finance processes
  • Partner with controlling teams on budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis
  • Monitor KPIs and implement corrective actions where required
  • Lead, develop, and motivate a team, including performance management and training

About You

  • Proven experience in a senior accounting or finance management role
  • Strong technical knowledge of financial reporting, tax, and compliance
  • Experience of managing month‑end and year‑end processes
  • Demonstrated leadership and team management capability
  • Strong analytical mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
  • Comfortable working within a structured, process‑driven environment
  • Proficient in ERP systems and financial reporting tools
  • Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) preferred

Key Skills

  • Financial management & reporting (P&L, budgets, forecasting)
  • Audit and compliance management
  • Risk analysis and problem‑solving
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management
  • Leadership and change management

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Posted: July 4th, 2026