Job Description:

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.