A well-established international consumer business is looking to appoint a Senior Management Accountant on a 12-14 month fixed-term contract.
This is a broad and visible role within the European finance team, combining financial accounting, management reporting, commercial analysis and legal entity control. You will work closely with the Finance Manager, FP&A and operational teams across the UK and Europe.
The position would suit a qualified accountant who is comfortable working within a fast-paced, international and multi-entity environment.
Key responsibilities
- Take ownership of accounting and reporting for designated UK entities and a key European commercial channel.
- Deliver accurate monthly and quarterly management accounts.
- Complete month-end and quarter-end close activities within agreed deadlines.
- Maintain and review balance sheet reconciliations.
- Investigate variances, unusual movements and potential accounting errors.
- Coordinate year-end audit requirements and support the preparation of statutory accounts.
- Maintain strong financial controls and support internal and external compliance requirements.
- Review revenue, margin and associated commercial provisions.
- Prepare accounting schedules covering areas such as returns, discounts, commissions, bad debt and deferred revenue.
- Work with FP&A to understand budgets, forecasts and performance variances.
- Analyse financial results and provide clear commentary to senior stakeholders.
- Partner with sales, customer service, credit control and other operational teams.
- Support the accounting and forecasting of corporate and head office costs.
- Oversee relevant lease accounting, accruals and operational provisions.
- Support and guide junior colleagues within the finance team.
- Contribute to process improvements and wider finance projects.
About you
- Fully qualified accountant through ACCA, CIMA, ACA or an equivalent professional body.
- Strong experience within management accounting, financial accounting or a similarly broad finance role.
- Confident managing month-end reporting, balance sheet reconciliations and audit requirements.
- Experience working within a multi-entity, multi-currency or international organisation.
- Strong understanding of financial controls and statutory reporting.
- Comfortable interpreting financial information and explaining performance to non-finance stakeholders.
- Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with large volumes of financial data.
- Exposure to US GAAP, SOX, lease accounting, Oracle or Hyperion would be advantageous.
- Experience within consumer products, wholesale, retail or ecommerce would be beneficial but is not essential.
What is on offer
- Salary of 65,000 to 72,000, depending on experience.
- Performance-related bonus.
- Hybrid and flexible working.
- Generous annual leave allowance.
- Professional development and mentoring opportunities.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded international organisation in a varied senior accounting role with genuine exposure across finance and the wider business.
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