Senior Management Accountant
Posted on Jul 15, 2026 by CV-Library
London, United Kingdom
Accountancy
Immediate Start
£65k - £72k Annual
Contract/Project
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
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
Reference: 225377270
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Senior Management Accountant
Posted on Jul 15, 2026 by CV-Library
London, United Kingdom
Accountancy
Immediate Start
£65k - £72k Annual
Contract/Project
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
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
Reference: 225377270
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