Accounting Manager

We are very excited to be partnering with a global healthcare staffing business with wide-reaching international presence and circa 300 staff. This organization is experiencing strong continued growth and offering significant opportunity to make a visible impact within the finance function.

About the Role:

The organization is seeking a strong Accounting Manager who has previous experience working in a contract-driven staffing business. This role will play a critical part in the finance function, with key areas of focus around strengthening accounting processes, improving reporting accuracy, and leading a high-performing team.

This individual will be responsible for managing the day-to-day accounting operations, while also being a proactive people leader who can guide, mentor, and develop a team of four. The position offers strong visibility across the business and the opportunity to partner closely with senior leadership to drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the day-to-day accounting operations for the organisation, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and efficiency across all core processes.
• Own and enhance the month-end close process, driving improvements to reduce timelines and ensure full compliance with US GAAP principles.
• Review and oversee key accounting deliverables, including balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting outputs.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of 4 accounting professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional growth.
• Act as the primary internal point of contact for external auditors during the year-end audit process, ensuring a smooth and efficient audit cycle.
• Business partner with divisional leaders across the organisation to ensure the accurate and timely flow of financial data.
• Support oversight of the tax process, working alongside external advisors to ensure compliance and timely filings.
• Prepare and deliver insightful, accurate, and timely financial reports, including variance analysis and commentary for leadership.
• Identify, manage, and communicate balance sheet risks, ensuring appropriate controls and mitigation strategies are in place.
• Assist with cash flow tracking and forecasting, supporting visibility and decision-making across the business.
• Drive process and system improvements across accounting operations, including leveraging Microsoft Dynamics Business Central to enhance reporting and efficiency.
• Collaborate closely with senior finance leadership, acting as a key contributor to ongoing finance transformation initiatives.

Requirements:

• CPA or equivalent qualification.
• Previous experience working within a staffing or contract-driven organisation ( essential ).
• Proven experience managing and developing a team, with at least a few direct reports.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, with a solid understanding of US GAAP and month-end close processes.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and implement process improvements across accounting and reporting functions.
• Experience working with Microsoft Dynamics Business Central ( required ).
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to partner effectively across multiple business functions.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment.