Accounting Manager at Ingersoll Rand · Yeovil

Job Title
Accounting Manager
Location
Seepex - Yeovil
About Us
SEEPEX is a market leader in the design and manufacture of Progressive Cavity pump technology used across all industries but primarily in the water and wastewater treatment sector. SEEPEX has its Global HQ in North West Germany and UK HQ in Somerset, globally we are a €250m company of which SEEPEX UK contributes £23m employing 30 people across the UK and Ireland
Job Summary
The Accounting Manager is responsible for the overall financial management, reporting and compliance activities of the UK business. The role acts as the key liaison between local operations, global finance teams, external advisors and the Shared Service Centre (SSC), ensuring accurate financial reporting, effective financial controls and the delivery of financial insight to support business performance and strategic decision-making.
Responsibilities
The role includes (but is not limited to) the following responsibilities:
Lead the UK accounting and reporting function, ensuring timely and accurate month-end, quarter-end and year-end close processes.
Prepare and review monthly management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations and financial analysis.
Coordinate annual audit requirements and support the preparation of statutory accounts.
Manage UK tax compliance activities including VAT, Corporation Tax, PSA and Employment Related Securities reporting
Lead the annual budgeting process and quarterly forecasting activities
Provide financial insight and business partnering support to operational and commercial stakeholders
Act as the primary point of contact between the UK business and the Shared Service Centre (SSC), resolving accounting, accounts payable and accounts receivable issues
Collaborate with global finance teams to support US GAAP reporting, group reporting requirements and intercompany processes
Oversee working capital management, debtor reviews and cash flow monitoring
Maintain relationships with banking partners and manage banking administration activities
Review and approve financial transactions, payment runs and master data requests in accordance with internal controls
Support continuous improvement initiatives across finance processes, systems and reporting
Manage the annual renewal and review of the Company's insurance portfolio, including Professional Indemnity, Contractors Combined and Employer's Liability policies, coordinating data collection, insurer requirements, broker communications and policy administration
Act as a key finance representative in cross-functional meetings with operations, sales, HR and corporate finance teams
Basic Qualifications
AAT qualified
Studying towards CIMA/ACCA/ACA or qualified by experience
Experience working within a multinational environment and/or Shared Service Centre structure desirable
Travel & Work Arrangements/Requirements
Hybrid Working Arrangements.
Key Competencies
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to build effective relationships across all levels of the organisation
Confident working with operational management, global finance teams, Shared Service Centres, auditors, tax advisers and external stakeholders
Ability to challenge constructively and influence outcomes where required
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities
Ability to work effectively under pressure whilst meeting strict reporting and statutory deadlines
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and take ownership of outcomes
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Commitment to maintaining robust financial controls and compliance standards
Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.
Experience of ERP & Business Intelligence systems, preferably SAP would be advantageous
What we Offer
25 days holiday and bank holidays (Option to purchase additional 5 days)
7% Employer pension contribution
Westfield Health medical cash plan cover
Death in service benefit of 4 x salary
Cycle scheme (after probation period)
Electric car scheme (after one year of employment)
10% of salary in shares (after one year of employment)
Employee assistance program
Enhanced maternity & paternity policies
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