Financial Accounting & Reporting Manager

Financial Accounting & Reporting Manager
Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you.
Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations.
Let’s simplify it… think belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers just to name a few. Because why not do it all?
WHAT TO EXPECT
As our Finance team grows, we're thrilled to announce an exciting new opportunity. As the UK Financial Accounting & Reporting Manager working full-time from our Cramlington facility you will be responsible for accounting, statutory reporting and audits, including oversight of the recording and reporting of financial transactions of all Gates entities in the UK. Providing leadership, guidance and direction to the accounting team and being an active member of the EMEA finance team shaping the UK and regional finance agenda.
Key responsibilities:
Ensuring the integrity of the financial and management accounting as well as reporting for the UK entities to meet local, regional, and global statutory and regulatory compliance.
Working with the Regional Chief Accountant and Global Controls & Compliance team to ensure the UK has no control deficiencies.
Working closely with the UK Operations Finance team to ensure compliance with UK GAAP, US GAAP, and internal policies. Keep up to date with changes in relevant accounting standards.
Supporting the UK Tax manager with Corporation tax filings and providing the necessary accounting analysis or reporting
Oversee VAT returns and compliance for all UK entities.
Responsibility for all control activities where you are the process owner and that are subject to Sarbanes-Oxley Act 404 Compliance: To ensure that the work is performed in line with the documented control activities.
ABOUT YOU
Required Experience:
Extensive accounting proficiency covering statutory and consolidated reporting, with an understanding of US GAAP being beneficial.
Experience of SAP and Oracle HFM would be advantageous.
Required Skills:
Accountant accredited with ACA/ACCA
Minimum five years of industry experience required.
WHY GATES?
Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as “One Gates” and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers’ diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Gates is an Equal Opportunity and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law.
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ARE YOU DRIVEN BY POSSIBILITY?
Please send your current CV and evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK with Indefinite Leave to Remain either through Indeed or to:
Human Resources Department, Gates (U.K). Limited, Tinwald Downs Road, Heathhall, Dumfries, DG1 1TS.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
Company pension
Life insurance
On-site parking
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Education:
Master's (preferred)
Experience:
Industry: 5 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
ACA or ACCA (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Financial Accounting & Reporting Manager - Cramlington
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