finance manager Wantage, England
Job description
ACCELERATE YOUR CAREER
WAE Technologies Limited exists to accelerate the advantage and impact of our clients. We do it through innovative engineering and technology that solves complex problems and brings a step-change in weight, speed, and efficiency. Join us to help fulfil our mission to accelerate an efficient, electric, and sustainable future.
An opportunity has arisen for Finance Manager to join our Finance Team in a rapidly expanding and exciting work environment. Purpose of this role is to take ownership of and manage the month end and year end accounting processes, as well as providing technical accounting support. This role will be the go-to person for technical accounting matters, preparing memos and updating accounting treatments where necessary, to comply with both Group IFRS and local UKGAAP requirements.
Job role:
· Manage, update and document existing and new technical accounting policies and treatments for the WAE entities, providing problem solving support where required to the business.
· Maintain a strong relationship with Group Finance to ensure adherence to Group policy.
· Support and own key elements of the month end and year end activities, ensuring the completeness and accuracy of WAE’s balance sheet and P&L.
· Lead, mentor and develop 2 direct reports, delegating where necessary and supporting those roles with their responsibilities.
· VAT return preparation, review and compliance
· Support Corporation Tax and R&D tax credit claim preparation and compliance
· Payroll support where required, covering for other members of the team to either prepare or review the monthly reports and submissions.
· Contribute to the ongoing improvement and transformation of WAE’s processes and systems, identifying areas of improvement and working with the business to find solutions.
· Support the Financial Controller and the wider Finance team in other accounting and finance matters, actively contributing to problem solving and improving processes and approaches.
You’ll have:
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with at least 2 years PQE
- Strong technical accounting knowledge and experience (UKGAAP essential and IFRS strongly preferred)
- At least 5 years of accounting experience, either in practice or industry
- Previous managerial experience in a Finance function strongly preferred
- Experience of preparing and reviewing UK statutory financial statements
- Experience of managing annual audit relationships desirable (or experience of statutory audit in practice)
- Experience in communication at all levels including Senior Management, with an ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences
- Experience with ERP systems essential (Microsoft Dynamics and/or SAP preferred)
- Strong Excel and general systems experience desirable (given this role will be supporting a systems accountant)
- Long term project accounting and manufacturing accounting experience desirable
We’ll provide:
· Training to add to your existing skills and accelerate your career
· A supportive and empowering work environment
Application deadline:
The closing date for applications is 11th of August 2023.
Location:
We are based on the WAE technical campus in Grove, Oxfordshire, UK. 20 minutes’ drive South of Oxford, UK.and Kidlington, Oxford.
Disclaimers and DEI:
You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. At WAE we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills. WAE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. If you have a disability, we are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Yearly bonus
Work Location: In person
