Senior Accountant

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure month-end close is completed by Day 5 of each month and provide insightful analysis of key variances to the CFM.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and maintain consistent, clear records for review by the CFM.
• Manage audit engagements with statutory auditors across regions, ensuring timely completion of annual audits and corporation tax requirements.
• Reconcile management accounts to statutory/financial accounts.
• Deliver accurate and timely daily, weekly, and monthly financial reports.
• Prepare reports for the CFM to support key financial and business decisions.
• Develop and compile the monthly management reporting pack to support the CFM.
• Play a key role in the annual budgeting and forecasting processes, with a focus on cost management.
• Identify cost reduction opportunities and support margin improvement initiatives.
• Recognize potential risk areas within the finance function and recommend appropriate controls to the CFM and FD.
• Support the wider finance team with general ledger queries and compliance with tax and reporting regulations.
• Act as a strong Finance Business Partner for other departments and the senior management team.
• Review key inventory variances promptly and ensure corrective actions are taken.
• Conduct periodic warehouse inventory audits to ensure stock accuracy.
• Develop cash flow forecasting templates for all company-held currencies.
• Undertake ad hoc projects, reporting, and analysis as required.

REQUIREMENTS

• Newly qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CPA)
• 0–2 years post-qualification experience
• Strong Excel skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Strong planning and analytical skills to manage the broad scope of responsibilities
• Excellent communication skills
• Knowledge of Infor is desirable