Accounting Manager Job Description: Top Duties and Qualifications

This is an exciting role for someone who is interested in the challenge of setting up and managing financial systems for a multi-national joint venture. The Accounting and Finance Manager will be an exceptional accountant who can oversee the many important accounting functions of our rapidly growing joint venture with Toyota in the US. You will lead various accounting periods including month end, year end, and annual budgeting. Excellent communication skills and the creativity and tenacity to work effectively across time zones are essential. * Provide financial analysis, reporting and guidance on strategy, plans, and performance at business and departmental levels. * Take overall control of the company’s accounting function - including reconciling all balance sheet accounts and proactively reviewing the gross profit margin of the business. * Oversee payroll and employee benefits and taxes, meet all statutory reporting requirements. * Actively manage all vendor payments including internal expenses and credit card management. * Communicate with various stakeholders of the business, in particular production, to understand the trading activities of the business to provide accurate forecasting and reporting of performance. * Day to day cash management for the business, including managing collections from customers and payments to vendors. * Ensure that company financial systems are robust, compliant and able to support both current activities and future growth. * Contribute to the development and execution of company strategy, challenging assumptions and decision-making as appropriate. * Responsible for accurate and reliable financial statements in accordance with IFRS accounting standards. * Responsible for month-end close and parent company reporting package. * Compliance with company policies and authorization rules, making ethical and sound decisions. * Coordinating with internal and external auditors. * Lead the utilization and reporting of internal ERP system (PLEX). * Manage customer purchase orders and sales orders and issuance to internal POs to TRBUK. * Maintain records and reports of monthly sales order and margin reporting including material cost and sales prices. * Keep record and report of monthly scrap for raw material and finished goods. * Work with Production and Quality to manage records and report returned parts, issue Return Material Authorizations and reconciliation of Customer Debit Memos and Issuance Credit Notes. *Required Skills* * Excellent business sense, problem solving, project management and analytical skills. * Strong leadership, influencing and teamwork skills. * Strong communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal. * Experience within the manufacturing sector preferred. * Degree in Finance or Accounting. CPA preferred. * No less than 5 years of accounting and finance experience in the US. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Salary: From £40,000.00 per year Additional pay: * Bonus scheme Benefits: * On-site parking * Work from home Schedule: * Monday to Friday Work remotely: * Temporarily due to COVID-19

PwC’s Global Fiscal Policy team supports clients across the spectrum of fiscal policy; providing policy advice, technical assistance and capacity building in the areas of public financial management (incl. trade policy), tax reform (incl. environmental policy), and governance and transparency. We work with international organisations, intergovernmental bodies, aid agencies, and directly for ministries of finance and other government departments around the world, advising senior ministers and decision makers on complex issues of significance for society. Our team includes public financial management specialists, tax policy experts, economists, accountants, policy advisors, and project managers, many of whom have experience working in the public sector and in international contexts. We are looking for a Manager to join the team for an initial period of one year. The role is based in London, although flexibility to travel would be an advantage. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work on a variety of exciting projects for clients in a range of international contexts (language skills, particularly Arabic and French, would also be an advantage). Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Leading the delivery of projects and proposals, including managing people, budgets and deliverables. Taking a lead role in managing, supporting and developing junior members of the team. Working directly with senior team members, and technical specialists in the UK and abroad. Essential Qualification & Skills Strong interest in working in fiscal policy, public financial management, policy analysis, economics, and/or related areas. Bachelor's degree or equivalent (preferably a Masters or PhD) in a field relevant to the team's areas of expertise. Excellent project management skills. Excellent team-working skills. A self starter, able to develop trusted relationships with key stakeholders. Fast learner, quick to pick up new topics (as fiscal policy is very broad, candidates are not expected to be familiar with all areas). Enthusiasm for creative solutions to address policy issues. Experience working directly with clients (or similar stakeholders). Self-motivated, with an appetite to support business development and help grow the team further. We understand that applicants may not feel comfortable in applying for a role unless they fully meet the requirements as advertised. We want to encourage people to apply who may not fully meet the requirements but still feel they have relevant and a genuine enthusiasm for fiscal policy.

The Global Fiscal Policy Team PwC’s Global Fiscal Policy team supports governments, intergovernmental organisations and businesses across the spectrum of fiscal policy; providing policy advice, technical assistance and capacity building in the areas of public financial management, tax reform, governance and transparency, and the sustainability, net zero and ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) aspects of these. We work with international organisations, intergovernmental bodies, corporates, aid agencies, and directly for ministries of finance and other government departments around the world, advising senior ministers and decision makers on complex issues of significance for society. Our team includes public financial management specialists, tax policy experts, economists, accountants, policy advisors, and project managers, many of whom have experience working in the public sector and in international contexts. Who are we looking for? We are looking for motivated and driven Managers with relevant public sector experience to join our team. Your public sector experience should be in a ministry, tax authority, customs agency, trade department, central government department or other relevant entity, and can be in the UK or elsewhere. As a Manager in the team, you will need to thrive in a variety of contexts, including winning and delivering client work, managing projects and project teams, contributing to business growth and supporting the overall development of the team. As a member of the team you will be offered the opportunity to work on interesting, challenging and satisfying assignments around the world as part of a fantastic group of people. Many of our projects are undertaken in close collaboration with others, so candidates should be those who excel at working as part of a team. The role is based in the London Embankment Place office, and will likely require some international travel once travel restrictions ease. Skills required Experience working in a ministry, tax authority, customs agency, trade department, central government department or other relevant public sector entity Genuine interest in fiscal policy and the impact it can have on our societies Relevant professional experience Proven experience managing projects and teams Strong written and analytical skills Ability to pick up complex and unfamiliar tasks, cut through the noise and deliver within tight timeframes Other skills that would be an advantage: Experience with tax policy, tax administration or tax advice An understanding of climate change, net zero and/or sustainability policies Economic modelling, econometrics and/or data analysis skills Experience with trade and/or customs policies Ability to work in French and/or Arabic Tertiary qualification (Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or similar) in economics, finance, accounting, public policy, or other relevant area

Tax We help our clients stay ahead of changes that impact their businesses, navigating complexity and risk. We deliver deep tax technical, people and legal expertise, while providing the critical context to make informed and compliant decisions. With clients ranging from multinational organisations and public sector bodies to entrepreneurs and family businesses, the work we do is diverse. Hear from Ed Stacey, Tax People Leader about what a career in Tax could mean for you - from development, to our culture, to what we value in our people when building our team. The Global Fiscal Policy Team PwC’s Global Fiscal Policy team supports governments, intergovernmental organisations and businesses across the spectrum of fiscal policy; providing policy advice, technical assistance and capacity building in the areas of public financial management, tax reform, governance and transparency, and the sustainability, net zero and ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) aspects of these. We work with international organisations, intergovernmental bodies, corporates, aid agencies, and directly for ministries of finance and other government departments around the world, advising senior ministers and decision makers on complex issues of significance for society. Our team includes public financial management specialists, tax policy experts, economists, accountants, policy advisors, and project managers, many of whom have experience working in the public sector and in international contexts. Who are we looking for? We are looking for motivated and driven Managers with relevant public sector experience to join our team. Your public sector experience should be in a treasury/finance ministry, tax authority, customs agency, trade department, central government department or other relevant entity, and can be in the UK or elsewhere. As a Manager in the team, you will need to thrive in a variety of contexts, including winning and delivering client work, managing projects and project teams, contributing to business growth and supporting the overall development of the team. As a member of the team you will be offered the opportunity to work on interesting, challenging and satisfying assignments around the world as part of a fantastic group of people. Many of our projects are undertaken in close collaboration with others, so candidates should be those who excel at working as part of a team. The role is based in the London Embankment Place office, and will likely require some international travel once travel restrictions ease. Skills required Experience working in a treasury/finance ministry, tax authority, customs agency, trade department, central government department or other relevant public sector entity Genuine interest in fiscal policy and the impact it can have on our societies Relevant professional experience Proven experience managing projects and teams Strong written and analytical skills Ability to pick up complex and unfamiliar tasks, cut through the noise and deliver within tight timeframes Other skills that would be an advantage: Experience with tax policy, tax administration or tax advice An understanding of climate change, net zero and/or sustainability policies Economic modelling, econometrics and/or data analysis skills Experience with trade and/or customs policies Ability to work in French and/or Arabic Tertiary qualification (Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or similar) in economics, finance, accounting, public policy, or other relevant area Not the role for you? Did you know PwC offer flexible contract arrangements as well as contingent work ( ie temporary or day rate contracting)? The skills we look for in future employees All our people need to demonstrate the skills and behaviours that support us in delivering our business strategy. This is important to the work we do for our business, and our clients. These skills and behaviours make up our global leadership framework, ‘The PwC Professional’ and are made up of five core attributes; whole leadership, technical capabilities, business acumen, global acumen and relationships. Learn more here: [website] Diversity Valuing Difference. Driving Inclusion. We work in a changing world which offers great opportunities for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We seek to attract and employ the best people from the widest talent pool because creating value through diversity is what makes us strong as a business, enabling us to solve important problems and deliver value to our clients. We encourage an inclusive culture where people can be themselves, are valued for their strengths and are empowered to be the best they can be. As an organisation with an increasingly agile workforce, we also support different ways of working offering flexible working arrangements. Learn more here about our work to support an inclusive culture.

PwC’s Global Fiscal Policy team supports clients across the spectrum of fiscal policy; providing policy advice, technical assistance and capacity building in the areas of public financial management (incl. trade policy), tax reform (incl. environmental policy), and governance and transparency. We work with international organisations, intergovernmental bodies, aid agencies, and directly for ministries of finance and other government departments around the world, advising senior ministers and decision makers on complex issues of significance for society. Our team includes public financial management specialists, tax policy experts, economists, accountants, policy advisors, and project managers, many of whom have experience working in the public sector and in international contexts. We are looking for a Manager to join the team. The role is based in London, although flexibility to travel would be an advantage. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work on a variety of exciting projects for clients in a range of international contexts (language skills, particularly Arabic and French, would also be an advantage). Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Leading the delivery of projects and proposals, including managing people, budgets and deliverables. Taking a lead role in managing, supporting and developing junior members of the team. Working directly with senior team members, and technical specialists in the UK and abroad. Essential Qualification & Skills Strong interest in working in fiscal policy, public financial management, policy analysis, economics, and/or related areas. Bachelor's degree or equivalent (preferably a Masters or PhD) in a field relevant to the team's areas of expertise. Excellent project management skills. Excellent team-working skills. A self starter, able to develop trusted relationships with key stakeholders. Fast learner, quick to pick up new topics (as fiscal policy is very broad, candidates are not expected to be familiar with all areas). Enthusiasm for creative solutions to address policy issues. Experience working directly with clients (or similar stakeholders). Self-motivated, with an appetite to support business development and help grow the team further. We understand that applicants may not feel comfortable in applying for a role unless they fully meet the requirements as advertised. We want to encourage people to apply who may not fully meet the requirements but still feel they have relevant and a genuine enthusiasm for fiscal policy.