Job description
Sewell Wallis are exclusively recruiting for a leading, US owned business based in south Leeds who are looking for a Head of Accounting to join their team.You will be working for a forward thinking organisation, that has been rated as one of the top 20 big businesses to work for in the UK! You will be reporting into a highly experienced individual, who is an example of how far you can go with the right attitude and dedication. This role works for a particular division within the company, so although part of a large, global group, you will still be able to have a significant impact on all areas of the division alongside supporting with the overall consolidation piece.
As the Head of Accounting, you will be responsible for managing a small finance team and will have excellent exposure to the delivery of strategic change across the business. This role therefore requires a balance between a hands-on accountant, a strong leader and a true finance business partner.
Your duties will include the following:-
-Managing a team of 4 individuals, encouraging them by putting clear and effective development plans in place
-Overseeing the production of the monthly management accounts process for the division
-Managing quarterly review process for balance sheets
-Ownership of the consolidation of results and forecasts for management reporting
-Preparation of management information, working closely with the finance business partners and Head of FP&A to ensure financial information is prepared and delivered on time
-Ownership of the audit process for the relevant entities, liaising with the auditors in the UK and overseas
-Business partnering with non-finance departments across the company, influencing at senior levels where required
You will need to be a motivated, qualified accountant, who is used to working within a large and dynamic business. Leadership skills are essential and you must be able to communicate at all levels across a business effectively.
For further information please contact Lucy Regan or Emma Dugdale.
To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful.
Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.
