Senior Group Accountant

Title: Senior Group Accountant

Location: Central London, Hybrid Working

Salary: £65,000 – £80,000 (depending on experience) Bonus & Benefits

The company:

Our client, a US-listed multinational shipping group headquartered in London, is seeking a commercially minded and technically strong Senior Group Accountant to join their dynamic finance function. This is a key role supporting group-level reporting and financial oversight in a fast-paced international environment.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and support the group consolidation process and assist in the preparation of quarterly and annual group financial statements under US GAAP and IFRS
• Prepare and review sections of the quarterly management reports, providing clear financial commentary and variance analysis
• Contribute to the group budgeting and forecasting process
• Prepare detailed schedules and analysis to support external reporting, internal reviews, and audit requirements
• Maintain key accounting schedules including lease accounting, fixed assets, interest accruals, and intercompany transactions
• Assist in the preparation and submission of VAT returns across multiple jurisdictions
• Support corporate tax compliance and liaise with external tax advisors for filings and audits
• Monitor group cash flow, manage intercompany funding arrangements, and maintain banking relationships
• Support treasury operations, including FX exposure monitoring, cash forecasting, and compliance with financing covenants

Role Requirements:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent)
• Previous experience in a listed or multinational environment preferred
• Top 10/20 audit training desirable but not essential
• Strong technical knowledge of group reporting, consolidation, and US GAAP/IFRS
• Highly organised with strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Able to work independently and collaboratively in a team
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment