Technical Accounting Manager

Swegon are looking for a Technical Accounting Manager UK&I to be based at our site in Ashby De La Zouch. This role focus on being the core guardian of financial compliance, statutory reporting, and balance sheet integrity across the UK and Ireland business. Operating as the Record-to-Report (R2R) Process Owner, this role transitions the business away from fragmented, local entity bookkeeping and establishes a centralised, best-in-class financial control environment.

The successful candidate will leverage their deep technical expertise (specifically FRS 102) and practice background to own the end-to-end audit process, statutory accounts preparation, group reporting, and month-end governance. This role demands a technically brilliant accountant who can seamlessly bridge strict regulatory compliance with operational month-end efficiency.

• Take full ownership of preparing annual Statutory Accounts and Financial Statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, disclosures) for all UK&I entities in strict compliance with FRS 102.
• Manage the full end-to-end external and group audit processes, acting as the primary point of contact for external auditors, coordinating PBC (Provided by Client) lists, resolving queries, and ensuring timely sign-off.
• Maintain and govern internal control documentation, ensuring robust segregation of duties and audit trails across all R2R workflows.
• Oversee current and deferred tax calculations, tax reconciliations, and regulatory compliance reporting to meet local requirements.
• Drive the close planning and governance process, defining the close calendar, cut-off rules, checklists, and strict control sign-offs across the shared services team.
• Command full ownership of the Balance Sheet, ensuring rigorous monthly reconciliations (Bank, AP/AR to GL, GR/IR, Fixed Assets) backed by control evidence and materiality checks.
• Execute and review complex GL postings, accruals, deferrals, reclassifications, and manual journal entries, enforcing strict approval workflows.
• Manage fixed asset registers, capitalisations, depreciation runs, and lease accounting postings.
• Oversee inventory valuation accounting, WIP calculations, obsolescence provisions, and standard cost updates in partnership with commercial finance.
• Submit and validate accurate Trial Balances and group reporting packages to Group Finance within strict corporate deadlines.
• Perform variance analysis and provide analytical reviews and management commentary on balance sheet movements.
• Manage intercompany accounting, including invoicing, recharges, reconciliations, and dispute resolution for intercompany mismatches.

• ACA / ICAEW Qualified
• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Accounting / Finance
• Highly computer literate and proficient in modern financial systems
• Full and valid UK driving licence

• Extensive background in an audit and accountancy practice.
• Proven track record of preparing statutory accounts under FRS 102 for multiple UK entities.
• Hands-on experience managing the full end-to-end external audit process.
• Experience executing and managing complex month-end close processes, balance sheet controls, and group reporting.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation, in line with the Equality Act 2010. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is fair, transparent, and accessible to all.

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