What you'll do:
- Oversee and manage the general accounting functions, including but not limited to accounts payable, accounts receivable and general ledger.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with US GAAP
- Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
- Maintain and develop internal SOX controls
- Coordinate with external accountants to produce UK statutory accounts and corporation tax analyses
- Coordinate and complete quarterly and annual audits
- Manage the daily operations of the finance department and lead, coach, and develop a team of finance professionals.
- Development of continuous improvement culture
- Interpret and communicate financial data to non-financial managers
- Collaborate with other departments to support overall company goals and objectives.
- Monitor and evaluate financial information systems and suggest improvements where weaknesses are identified.
- Any further ad-hoc finance duties that may be required
What it takes:
- Strong working knowledge of integrated ERP systems in a manufacturing environment
- An in-depth understanding of accounting principles, UK reporting requirements, financial regulations, and tax laws
- The ability to efficiently manage tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment is critical
- Analytical and logical with excellent problem-solving skills and a keen attention to detail
- Excellent IT skills
- Strong organisational and leadership skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Qualified CIMA / ACCA or working towards end of qualification
- A minimum of 8 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a managerial role
What's in it for you:
- Growth-oriented company with a focus on your development journey through regular feedback and discussions
- Open and welcoming corporate culture globally
- Extensive e-learning platform with 300+ training courses and on-site sessions, including internal leadership training
- Onsite car parking, bicycle storage, and convenient public transport links
- Newly built canteen with free hot drinks
- Employee Discount scheme with savings across thousands of UK retailers
- Employee wellbeing culture with mental health support, wellbeing portal, and psychologist assistance
- Monetary-based Reward Schemes for recognition, referrals, anniversaries, and life events
- 37.5 hours per week, permanent contract
- 25 days holiday entitlement plus Bank Holidays, increasing with length of service.
- Life insurance policy for eligible employees – 4 x base salary
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What We Do
Protolabs is the world's fastest digital manufacturing source for rapid prototyping and on-demand production. The technology-enabled company produces custom parts and assemblies in as fast as 1 day with automated 3D printing, CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, and injection molding processes. Our digital approach to manufacturing enables accelerated time to market, reduces development and production costs, and minimizes risk throughout the product life cycle.
3D Printing
Our 3D printing service offers a wide selection of materials and technologies to create prototypes and end-use parts with complex geometries and detailed features. With tight process controls, careful design reviews, and extensive quality monitoring, we ensure precise and repeatable 3D-printed parts, every time.
CNC Machining
We use 3- and 5-axis milling along with turning to machine parts from commercial-grade plastics and metals. Our online quoting system and automated manufacturing process enable us to ship parts within 24 hours, helping customers accelerate development and reduce time to market.
Sheet Metal Fabrication
Protolabs is an industry leader in quick-turn sheet metal parts for both prototyping and low-volume production. Our digital approach to manufacturing enables us to fabricate sheet metal parts in as fast as 5 days. Additionally, we can support our customers’ development efforts with component assemblies, several finish options, and screen printing.
Injection Molding
Our injection molding service offers two options—prototyping and on-demand manufacturing—which provide customers a tooling solution that aligns with their project’s requirements. It’s used for quick-turn prototyping, bridge tooling, and low-volume production of up to 10,000+ parts in 15 days or less.
