Senior Manager Accounting

Description

Role Overview:
Day to Day management of the accounting team, comprising of statutory accountants, to include supporting VAT returns, PSA, SAO and other local tax returns and responses where possible. Main liaison with external auditors to ensure the timely filing of UK statutory accounts.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Day to Day management of a team of 3 people.
• Timely filing of UK statutory accounts
• Ensuring month end close deadlines are met on an accurate and timely basis for LSDA and LIE, SES Branches including Mach India
• Monthly Trial Balance pre-close reviews and attendance at Flash meetings to assist in making sure we close without any material misstatements
• Review and follow up process improvements on quarterly VAT returns.
• Work closely with Cash Management team to ensure forecasts are as accurate as possible.
• Work with team to ensure timely and accurate balance sheet reconciliations
• Close liaison with external advisors in various countries, ensuring local compliance and filing deadlines are met
• Work closely with payroll accountant to ensure that deadlines are met with monthly postings and annual returns (P11Db and PSA), as well as main point of liaison with payroll department.
• Liaison and regular update with Deloitte senior management on annual audits.
• Review of periodic bank transfers/manual wire requests.
• Work closely with EMEA Assistant Controller regarding Sox compliance.
• TB analysis and input in to monthly flux reporting
• IR35 compliance review and updates with recruitment and HR
• Oversee ONS surveys - all entities.
• Suggest and improve processes and procedures for Branch accounting

Skills Required:

• Recognised Accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
• Strong post qualification experience
• Understanding of IFRS, UK and USGAAP
• Experience in Revenue recognition in large US multinational
• International accounting experience working closely with local advisors

Skills Desired:

• People management experience
• Experience of Costpoint, Deltek and/or Blackline

Clearance Requirements:

• SC Clearance for Role

What we do for you:
At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.
We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes:
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
• Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme)

Commitment to Diversity:

We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone.

Who We Are:

Leidos UK & EUROPE - we work to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through technology, engineering and science.

What Makes Us Different:

Purpose: you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions.

Collaboration: having flexibility to do your job is one of our core benefits.

People: Leidos empowers people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by enabling growth .

2025-02-14

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