Senior Accountant
- Employer
- Michael Page Finance
- Location
- England, London
- Salary
- £50000 - £55000 per annum
- Closing date
- Dec 22, 2020
Job Details
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.
Company
Michael Page specialises in the permanent, temporary and interim recruitment of qualified accountants. In fact, our organisation was founded to provide selection and recruitment services for accounting professionals and has been a market leader in this field for more than 35 years.
We have earned the trust of clients in industry and commerce, the banking and financial services markets and the public and not-for-profit sector. We also have an exemplary track record of completing assignments for everyone from small, boutique practices to the Big Four firms.
Many of our consultants have a background in accounting and finance – that’s real, grass roots expertise at your disposal. Combine that with the global reach you get from a company that has over 155 offices in 36 countries and you’re looking at a pretty formidable package. We are confident no other consultancy is better qualified to help you make that crucial, next step in your career.
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