Accounting Manager
Ref: MY47336-1


A Japanese food manufacturing company is currently recruiting an Accounting Manager to join its North London office.


In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing finance, accounting, and tax operations, preparing financial reports, managing cash flow, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.


The ideal candidate should have solid accounting and financial management experience in the UK, strong knowledge of financial reporting and compliance, leadership skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across departments in a fast-paced environment.


Proficiency in Japanese, Mandarin, or Korean, or familiarity with cultures would be advantageous.


-------------------------------------------
Eligible applicants:
- (O) Eligible visa: Permanent residence, Spouse, Partner
- (X) NOT eligible: Working holiday, Graduate, Student visa, Requiring visa sponsorship
Work type: Hybrid working available
Visa support: No
-------------------------------------------


TYPE: Permanent, full-time
WORKING HOURS: 9:00-17:30 from Monday to Friday
SALARY: £55k-£80K depending on experience
START: ASAP
LOCATION: Enfield, North London (3 days per week in the office after probation)


Accounting Manager Main Responsibilities:
• Manage all finance, accounting, and tax matters
• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements and supporting documents
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements
• Support preparation of financial reports for internal and external stakeholders
• Assist with management of accounts payable and receivable
• Ensure adherence to financial regulations, tax laws, and internal policies
• Support audit preparation and liaise with auditors
• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation
• Monitor and manage cash flow and prepare forecasts
• Coordinate with departments to optimise cash flow
• Improve operational efficiency through financial systems and tools
• Supervise, mentor, and support finance team members
• Assist with staff training and development


Accounting Manager Ideal Candidate:
• Previous experience in accounting, finance, and tax management in the UK
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting and compliance
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Able to work independently and manage multiple tasks
• Team management or supervisory experience preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems
• Business level English required; Japanese language skills are an advantage
• Accounting qualification (ACCA / CIMA / ACA or equivalent) preferred




** All applicants for the Accounting Manager must have the right to work in the country without any restrictions as the Company is not able to offer visa support.
**We regret that we cannot accept applications from Working holiday, Graduate or Student visa holders.


If your application is successful, you will be contacted within two business days.
We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs.