Management Accountant

At Oxford Instruments, we enable the world’s leading industrial companies and scientific research communities to image, analyse and manipulate materials down to the atomic and molecular level. With a sixty-year history, and fourteen Queen’s Awards for Enterprise, our world-class products and technologies are helping our customers to address the greatest challenges of the 21st century.

Lead finance operations. Shape performance. Drive impact across multiple sites.

We’re looking for an experienced, hands-on Management Accountant to take ownership of operational finance for our manufacturing site in Ulm, while being based in our Wiesbaden hub.

This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a visible, high-impact role, leading a small but critical finance team and partnering closely with leadership to ensure accurate reporting, compliance, and continuous improvement across finance processes.

The Role

Reporting to the Finance Director, you’ll play a key role in owning financial integrity, leading close processes, and managing end-to-end accounting operations across multiple entities.

You’ll take responsibility for Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and General Accounting, while also leading and developing a team of three finance professionals.

What You’ll Be Doing

Financial Control & Reporting

• Lead daily accounting operations and ensure accurate financial postings
• Own month-end and year-end close, delivering on time and to a high standard
• Maintain general ledger integrity and oversee reconciliations
• Manage accruals, prepayments, and open item resolution

Tax & Compliance

• Oversee VAT reporting, including consolidated returns and EC Sales Lists
• Ensure full compliance with German GAAP (HGB) and local statutory requirements
• Support tax activities, including foreign VAT recovery

Payroll & Audit

• Oversee payroll accounting in collaboration with external advisors
• Lead audit preparation, including documentation and auditor coordination
• Deliver robust year-end reporting packs and analyses

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing finance team of three
• Ensure clear task allocation across AP, AR, and accounting
• Foster a collaborative and accountable team culture

Systems & Process Improvement

• Drive effective use of systems such as DATEV
• Identify and implement improvements to efficiency, controls, and standardisation
• Handle complex or non-routine financial transactions as needed

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified accountant 
• Strong expertise in German GAAP (HGB) and VAT
• Proven track record in financial close and accounting operations
• Experience with DATEV or similar systems
• Demonstrated people management experience in a multi-site environment

Key Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
• High attention to detail with clear ownership and accountability
• Excellent organisation and time management
• Confident communicator across teams and locations
• Ability to balance hands-on delivery with strategic oversight

Why Join Us?

Lead finance across multiple sites with real business influence

Broad exposure across accounting, tax, and operational finance

Collaborative, supportive team environment in Wiesbaden

Opportunity to shape processes and drive continuous improvement

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

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