Senior Accountant

An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Accountant to join a Global FMCG business based in central London.

Client Details

My client is one of the largest FMCG businesses in the UK with 90% of their business wholesale vs 10% through distribution. They have a London-based office with Group HQ based abroad.

Description

The main purpose of the Senior Accountant role is:

• Supporting the finance department and management team by completing
  • routine accounting and group reporting tasks and duties
  • routine back office administrative tasks (lead by Finance Controller and supported by Financial Analyst as well)
  • necessary project related tasks for establishing the UK operations for the company

Key responsibilities:

• Carry out accurate bookkeeping and manage period end reporting process in SAP for Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss statement, Cash Flow, Intercompany.
• Full ownership of the monthly management accounts
• Working up to trial balance
• Post accruals/adjustments/other required journals to ensure the month-end results show the clear and fair picture
• Support audit work by providing timely and accurate data and report
• Proactively suggest improvements and take an active part in the implementation and in the follow up process.
• Preparation of VAT returns
• Bank reconciliations ensuring all postings and cash allocations are up to date
• Provide the required input into the monthly and quarterly group consolidation- report data to Global Corporate Finance for the purpose of external reporting under US GAAP and IFRS
• Effectively communicate data to external parties upon request

Profile

The successful Senior Accountant will have the following credentials:

• 5+ years experience in a FMCG organisation
• Professional finance qualification - ACA/ACCA/CIMA
• Experienced user of SAP
• Experience reporting under either US GAAP and/or IFRS
• Audit experience is an advantage

Job Offer

Basic salary between £50,000 to £55,000 + benefits.