Description

Role Overview We are seeking a Senior Accountant to support the delivery of high-quality financial reporting, month-end close, and accounting operations for a portfolio of international clients. This role offers the opportunity to work with complex multinational organisations across a variety of industries, partnering with both internal and client stakeholders in a fast-paced Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in overseeing core accounting processes, reviewing financial information from multiple sources, and supporting the development of team members. The role also provides exposure to finance transformation initiatives, ERP implementations, and collaboration with specialist technology. Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting & Month-End Close • Review and approve month-end journal entries, including accruals, prepayments, payroll, and intercompany transactions. • Review fixed asset subledger reconciliations to the General Ledger. • Review and approve bank reconciliations, including foreign exchange postings related to multi-currency transactions. • Review accounting entries relating to leases, deferred revenue, inventory valuation, and share-based compensation. • Oversee the completion and review of balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring reconciling items are investigated and resolved on a timely basis. • Perform and review balance sheet and P&L variance analysis, identifying trends, risks, and required adjustments. • Support the preparation and review of financial statements and management reporting packages. Financial Oversight & Controls • Review financial information received from local offices and international stakeholders, ensuring adjustments are appropriately supported and documented. • Review bridge files and financial statements, confirming alignment to trial balances and supporting schedules. • Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting standards, and statutory reporting requirements. • Support adherence to reporting deadlines while maintaining high standards of accuracy and quality. • Act as a key liaison between operational teams, clients, and senior management. Process Improvement & Projects • Maintain and enhance process documentation and operating procedures. • Identify opportunities for standardisation, automation, and process efficiency improvements. • Support ERP implementations, system enhancements, and finance transformation programmes. • Partner with Dynamics and wider technology teams on process optimisation initiatives. • Contribute to project management activities and continuous improvement programmes across the finance function. Skills & Experience • ACA / ACCA qualified with approximately 3-5 years' post-qualification experience in a financial reporting, RTR, or accounting operations environment. • Strong technical accounting knowledge with experience managing month-end close and financial reporting processes. • Experience reviewing complex reconciliations and accounting areas across multiple entities. • Proven ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. • Advanced Excel and analytical skills. • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. • Experience supervising, coaching, or mentoring junior team members. • Experience working with ERP platforms such as NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics 365, SAP, Oracle, or similar systems . • Exposure to ERP implementation, migration, or finance transformation projects is highly desirable. • Experience with BlackLine or similar reconciliation and close management tools is advantageous. • Previous experience working within a shared services, outsourced finance, or BPO environment would be beneficial. • Experience supporting global or multinational clients across multiple jurisdictions and reporting frameworks is desirable. What We Offer • Opportunity to work with a diverse portfolio of international and multinational clients. • Exposure to leading ERP platforms including NetSuite SAP, Oracle, and Microsoft Dynamics 365. • Collaboration with specialist finance transformation and technology teams. • Involvement in process improvement and automation initiatives. • A supportive environment focused on professional development, progression, and leadership opportunities.