Accounting Manager; UK

Job Description

The Accounting Manager (UK) is responsible for leading the monthly close process, coordinating statutory reporting and external audits, and providing treasury oversight to ensure strong cash management, financial control, and compliance. This role partners closely with the wider finance team and business stakeholders to deliver accurate, timely financial information and maintain robust processes across the UK entity or entities.

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely preparation of journals, reconciliations, and management reporting.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations and resolve reconciling items, ensuring strong financial control and compliance with internal policies.
• Prepare and coordinate statutory financial statements for UK legal entities, ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards and company policies.
• Manage the external statutory audit process, including audit planning, preparation of supporting schedules, and timely resolution of auditor queries.
• Oversee treasury activities, including cash positioning, bank reconciliations, payment controls, liquidity monitoring, and short-term cash flow forecasting.
• Maintain oversight of banking relationships, mandates, and treasury controls, ensuring appropriate governance and segregation of duties.
• Support tax, VAT, and other regulatory reporting requirements by coordinating with internal specialists and external advisers where required.
• Drive process improvements across close, reporting, audit readiness, and treasury operations to improve efficiency, control, and data quality.
• Partner with FP&A, tax, payroll, accounts payable, and business leaders to ensure completeness and accuracy of financial information.
• Manage day-to-day coordination with offshore accounting consultants, ensuring accurate and timeline delivery of work product.

• 5+ years of progressive experience in financial accounting, reporting, and controls.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required.
• CPA required or active CPA candidacy strongly preferred.
• Qualified accountant with strong post-qualification experience in financial accounting, reporting, and controls.
• Experience managing month-end close in a multi-entity or complex business environment.
• Proven experience preparing statutory accounts and coordinating external audits in the UK.
• Working knowledge of UK GAAP and/or IFRS, with the ability to apply accounting standards in practice.
• Experience overseeing treasury operations, cash management, and banking controls.
• Strong systems skills, including ERP and spreadsheet-based analysis; experience improving finance processes and controls is preferred.
• Prior team leadership or supervisory experience is preferred.
• Demonstrates strong technical accounting expertise and financial control capabilities.
• Exhibits excellent planning, organizational, and deadline management skills.
• Maintains a high level of attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effectively manages stakeholders and communicates clearly across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to prioritize and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
• Takes a proactive approach to continuous improvement and risk management.

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with Employer Contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Long and Short-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Incentives
• Vacation and Holiday Pay
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Employee Stock Purchase
• Training and Advancement opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Birthdays Off
• Referral Program
• Team Building Events
• Discount Programs

Everforth Apex is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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