Accounting Manager (15 Months Fixed Term)

Accounting Manager (15 Month FTC)

Location Motherwell
Volvo Construction Equipment

Our world is a world of change.

Our organization is built by people and great teamwork. We are a truly global company and we believe in the advantage of diversity and together we create a workplace that brings the best out of everyone.

We believe in a sustainable future and with the global construction industry as our arena, we work together with our customers to turn this belief into reality for people everywhere. That is our purpose, and we live and breathe it, every day.

Do you want to support us in building the world we want to live in?

We are seeking an experienced, qualified Financial Accounting Manager to provide the effective management of our financial and compliance within the associated statutory requirements, by leading on the maintenance, development and delivery of financial controls, statements and processes.

You will lead the financial account team of 7 members in producing key monthly financial reporting and in managing and maintaining the nominal ledger. You will produce the key statutory returns (including VAT) and lead the year end and internal audits.

You will be a qualified member of ACCA, CIMA, ACA or ICAS have experience in a similar high-volume services environment, ideally in Manufacturing. You will have experience of both management and financial accounts.

You will also have experience of managing and developing a team and of analysing and presenting financial information and processes to non-specialist colleagues. You will have considerable experience of preparing accounts in a large site operation, of operating an integrated accounts system, be customer focused with strong attention to detail.

Other duties include;

• Key involvement external annual audit
• Support preparations of statutory accounts
• Support corporation tax calculation process
• Oversee monthend financial reporting process to group
• Support business forecast updates
• Ensure ongoing internal controls compliance
• Develop local finance team
• Key involvement in update and roll out of group accounting systems and process updates
• Work alongside extended management team and provide insight and technical support as required
• Provide monthly updates on business performance
• Work closely with all supply chain departments to ensure the companies most valuable assets are safe guarded and reported accurately
• Challenge procedures within the departments and introduce new processes as required
• Lead or be a key point of contact on projects required to ensure the continued improvement of or the introduction of new efficiencies required within both the Finance function and the business as a whole.
• Provide support to the Head of Finance as and when required

Key Skills and Attributes;

• Demonstrable in-depth knowledge and strong technical accounting skills
• A resilient problem solver with the ability for creative thinking and to work under own initiative and to deadlines.
• Excellent IT knowledge and skills with robust knowledge of MS Excel, including for report creation and working with large datasets.
• Strong analytical skills; adept at interrogating complex information to identify cause and effect and deliver accurate business insight and management information.
• Able and passionate to proactively design and implement business improvements and change.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to deliver complex financial information and messages to stakeholders from a wide audience, as well as confidently present findings and recommendations to senior management.
• Effective and proactive relationship builder able to engage and manage stakeholders, developing effective relationships with colleagues and management at all levels.
• Mentoring and coaching skills.
• Ability and willingness to support the team and adopt a flexible approach to address changing demands.

Our values are Trust, Passion, Change, Performance and Customer Success.

It is only together we can create great business. We are sure, and you should be as well; it is together we will make this world a better place. If you have great capability for accounting, continuous improvement and engaging others then we are certain that you would be a great asset to our team.