Assistant Manager - Capital Accounting

Job Introduction

Introduction

Are you an experienced accounting professional looking for the next step in your finance career? We’re looking for an Assistant Manager – Capital Accounting to join our high‑performing Record to Report (R2R) team. This is an exciting opportunity to partner directly with key business stakeholders, lead a talented team, and take ownership of crucial financial processes that support decision-making across the organisation.

If you thrive in a dynamic environment, enjoy problem‑solving, and have a passion for continuous improvement, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Role

As Assistant Manager for Capital Accounting, you will be the R2R lead for fixed and lease accounting, acting as the subject matter expert and providing technical guidance across the business. You’ll manage the full end‑to‑end process within your focus area—owning general ledger accounts, delivering high‑quality reconciliations, ensuring compliance, and partnering closely with business unit finance teams

You’ll represent R2R in Business Review meetings, bringing insight and clarity to both balance sheet positions and P&L impacts. The role also includes leading, coaching, and developing a team, ensuring deadlines, KPIs, and quality standards are consistently met

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys both the technical and leadership aspects of finance, with opportunities to influence process improvements and shape the future of our control environment

What You’ll Be Doing

• Taking full responsibility for period close activities in your area
• Leading your team to deliver high‑quality balance sheet reconciliations within required timelines
• Reviewing journals and reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Owning the balance sheet for your focus area, ensuring strong SAP understanding and alignment with business processes
• Partnering with business unit finance to explain balances, resolve issues, and assess P&L impacts
• Providing insightful adhoc analysis when required
• Acting as the key point of contact for internal and external auditors
• Collaborating with other R2R Assistant Managers on shared objectives and talent development
• Ensuring robust completion of all SOx controls and maintaining a strong internal control environment
• Identifying and delivering continuous improvement and simplification opportunities
• Leading, coaching, and developing your team to foster collaboration, capability and success

The Ideal Candidate

You're a great fit for this role if you have:

Essential Skills & Experience

• Professional qualification (CIMA/ACA/ACCA) or part-qualified with strong relevant experience
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to work with large and complex data sets
• Strong understanding of internal controls, including SOx, and both internal and external audit processes
• Up‑to‑date knowledge of IFRS and related accounting regulations
• A proven track record of delivering high‑quality balance sheet control and journal reviews
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Effective time management and project delivery skills for tight deadlines
• Experience with finance systems (SAP and BlackLine desirable)
• Strong accounting capability and attention to detail
• Experience within a shared services environment (desirable)
• A passion for continuous improvement and efficiency

Why Tarmac

We don't just offer a job, we offer a career.

Alongside this role, you'll have access to industry-leading rewards, development opportunities, and a culture that puts people first, including:

• Bonus scheme
• Enhanced holiday entitlement 
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
• Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
• Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc. (REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female voice and menopause
• Training and development opportunities

Tarmac is committed to being a Forces‑friendly employer. If you’re coming from a military background, we’ll support your transition and help you build a successful career with us.

We’re proud to be part of CRH, and even prouder to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to support you.

Ready to build your future?

Click ‘Apply’ to get started. Please note: we sometimes close roles early due to high interest, so don’t wait too long!

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Tarmac Trading Limited

Tarmac Trading Limited