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Management Accountant & Company Secretary

"Seeking an Accomplished Management Accountant to Drive Financial Excellence in European Engineering Parts Distributor."

£(phone number removed) + Benefits

Stourbridge, Worcestershire (Hybrid)

Are you a seasoned management accountant ready to take on a dynamic new challenge? Our client, a leading global machine tool equipment manufacturer, is seeking an exceptional individual to join their UK division as a Management Accountant. The role also encompasses Company Secretary duties.

In this pivotal role, you will navigate the complexities of a US owned multinational organisation, overseeing the financial operations and ensuring compliance of the European Sales and Distribution division, with post-Brexit regulations.

Prepare to immerse yourself in a world of international/European transactions, multi-currency operations, and strategic decision-making that shapes the company's success.

Key Responsibilities:

· Prepare accurate monthly management accounts and financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.

· Oversee cash flow forecasting, currency exchanges, and treasury functions across GBP, EUR, and USD accounts.

· Manage intercompany transactions, pricing queries, and cost allocations with the US parent and German sister companies.

· Ensure compliance with post-Brexit German VAT obligations and interstate accounting requirements.

· Supervise payroll processes, pensions, and payroll-related benefits for the UK team.

· Liaise with external auditors for year-end preparations, tax accruals, and broader tax compliance.

· Extract, manipulate, and analyse data using Crystal Reports and Sage 200 for financial and stock management.

· Support profitability analysis, budgeting, and provide financial insights to guide strategic decisions.

· Oversee an internal accounts team and an internal sales team, delegating tasks and ensuring cross-coverage.

· Drive process improvements, leveraging advanced Excel and BI tools to enhance efficiency and reporting.

· Manage company insurance policies, legal compliance, and corporate governance requirements.

· Collaborate with cross-border teams, occasionally travelling to the US and Germany to strengthen relationships.

The Ideal Candidate:

· Holds a professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) and a bachelor's degree in accounting or a related analytical field.

· Minimum of 5 years of experience as a management accountant in a pan European SME or multinational environment.

· Advanced proficiency in Excel, Sage 200 (or similar systems such as Xero), and Crystal Reports.

· Familiarity with multi-currency operations, intercompany transactions, and financial reporting for parent companies.

· Experience in audit, corporate governance, and compliance (VAT, tax, payroll regulations).

· Strong technical and reporting skills, including proficiency in BI tools for data analysis and presentation.

· Proven ability to manage varied responsibilities, address challenges independently, and drive process improvements.

· Excellent communication, interpersonal, and team management skills, with a collaborative and proactive approach.

· Holds a valid passport for occasional overseas business travel (primarily to the US and Germany).

If you are an accomplished management accountant, with a consistent career history, seeking a change and looking for a rewarding opportunity, apply now to be part of a dynamic multinational organisation.

Showcase your expertise, demonstrate your reliability as a trusted professional, and make a lasting impact on the company's financial and operational success.

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