Accounting & Legal Operations Manager

Accounting & Legal Manager

Location: Worcester
Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
Working Pattern: Hybrid

SF Recruitment are working with an established international SME business based in Worcester to recruit a Legal & Accounting Manager.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced accountant looking for something a little different. The role offers a broad mix of financial management, legal administration, HR, IT and general business operations, making it ideal for someone who enjoys variety and wants to be involved in more than just the numbers.

Working closely with the senior leadership team, you will take ownership of key accounting activities alongside a range of wider business responsibilities. The company offers the stability of an established international group combined with the friendly, hands-on environment of a smaller business.

Main Duties

As Accounting & Legal Manager, your responsibilities will include:

Management Accounts

Prepare accurate monthly management accounts.

Produce budgets, forecasts and strategic planning models.

Tax and Compliance 

Manage UK and European VAT compliance activities.

Liaise with external auditors, tax advisers and regulatory authorities.

Legal and Trademarks

Draft company agreements (Distribution & Supply Agreements etc) for approval and signature.

Liaise with lawyers for application and maintenance of trademarks.

Maintain company patents in conjunction with the Technical Director and patent lawyers.

Information Technology

Maintain IT security working with our professional partners.

Maintain company IT hardware assets.

Key decision maker for IT policies.

Human Resources

Maintain monthly payroll for all European employees.

Manage end-of-year employee payroll returns.

Manage company group personal pension plan.

Company Car administration.

Administration 

Maintain company credit insurance policy.

Maintain company general and employee insurance portfolio.

Act as Company Secretary 

Act as Health & Safety officer 

Manage estate security. 

Team Leadership

Management of one member of staff (Marketing / Admin Assistant).

Conduct annual appraisals and performance development reviews.

Approve expenses in accordance with company policy.

Business Partnering

Work closely with Sales, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, R&D and Commercial teams.

Provide financial analysis to support strategic decision-making.

Assist the Senior Management Team with monthly business reviews.

Support international subsidiaries and group reporting requirements.

We are seeking an ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified accountant or qualified by experience with a strong track record

You will have significant experience in management accounting and financial reporting.

Experience of ERP systems, especially SAP.

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Commercially focused and analytical.

What's on Offer?

Competitive salary.

Annual bonus, typically 15%

Hybrid working.

Generous holiday entitlement.

Access to a company share scheme.

Income protection and life assurance.

Friendly, professional working environment.

A genuinely varied position with plenty of autonomy and the opportunity to broaden your experience.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys the technical side of accounting but wants a position that offers greater variety, commercial exposure and involvement in the wider business.

For further information, please apply for a confidential discussion