Accounting Manager

Role: Accounting Manager Location: Flintshire/ Cheshire border (On-site) Salary: Up to £65,000 per annumContract Type: Permanent, Full-time Experience Level: Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with 5+ years in a similar role Are you a technically strong accountant with a passion for process, compliance, and leading high-performing teams? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where you can help shape the finance function of a newly established, fast-growing manufacturing business? Morson are partnering exclusively with a large manufacturing business located in Flintshire, our search is for an Accounting Manager, to support the UK operations of a wider international group with revenues exceeding €1 billion. The UK business is scaling rapidly, targeting an £80m turnover and headcount of 200+ by 2027. You'll play a critical role in leading a small on-site finance team, driving robust financial controls, overseeing year-end accounts, audit, tax, and statutory compliance, while collaborating closely with wider UK and European finance colleagues. Key Responsibilities of the Accounting Manager: - Deliver accurate and timely year-end accounts compliant with UK GAAP - Audit, working with external auditors as required - Manage the trial balance and monthly closing cycle - Oversee VAT, corporation tax, and withholding tax compliance - Drive the PO and fixed asset management processes - Collaborate on intercompany loans and group-level tax matters - Supervise and develop a team of 3 (AP & Billing) - Partner with procurement, logistics, sales, Management Accountants and treasury to ensure strong controls - Contribute to capital allowance processes and inventory accounting - Support continuous improvement initiatives and system enhancements About You: - Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) - At least 5 years' experience in a finance management role, ideally within manufacturing or industrial sectors - Strong knowledge of UK GAAP and statutory accounting - Experience and a passion with tax, VAT, and intercompany accounting - Proficient in SAP and Excel - Comfortable operating in a hands-on role within a growing, evolving business - Excellent communicator, team leader, and process-oriented thinker What's on Offer: - Up to £65,000 per annum- 26 days annual leave + statutory days - Pension 6% ER, 2% EE - Exposure to international operations and cross-border collaboration - A role suited to someone who enjoys technical accounting, statutory reporting, and tax compliance - Supportive leadership and a culture of growth and professional development If you're looking to bring your technical accounting expertise into a business with exciting growth ambitions and a supportive, collaborative culture, this could be your ideal next move. To be considered for this fantastic opportunity, you must APPLY NOW, making sure to attach your up-to-date CV. *Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an initial telephone interview. If selected from the shortlist, a formal interview process will then begin.