Accountant

Milton Keynes Permanent View Job Description
As the Accountant, you will play a key role in supporting group level financial activities and ensuring the accuracy of financial records across multiple entities.
  • Accountant Opportunity based in Milton Keynes.
  • Additional language skills in German, Spanish, French, or Italian are desirable.

About Our Client

Our client is a global brand recognised for its strong culture, international presence, and commitment to creating outstanding experiences. As they expand their global footprint, they are centralising finance operations to enhance consistency, control, and efficiency across their group.

Job Description

  • Preparing and reviewing journal entries, accruals, and adjustments.
  • Coordinating month end and year end close processes to meet strict deadlines.
  • Raising and processing intercompany transactions.
  • Completing balance sheet reconciliations and substantiations for Controller review.
  • Managing general ledger reconciliations and resolving discrepancies promptly.
  • Overseeing fixed asset accounting.
  • Partnering with FP&A, Procurement, and other internal teams to ensure aligned financial reporting.
  • Ensuring compliance with UK GAAP and other relevant accounting standards.
  • Supporting tax teams with required statements and reports.
  • Collaborating with IT to implement and optimise financial systems and tools.
  • Contributing to continuous professional development for yourself and the wider team.

The Successful Applicant

  • 3-5 years' experience in accounting or financial reporting, ideally within a group environment.
  • Additional language skills (German, Spanish, French, or Italian) are desirable.
  • A recognised accounting qualification (ACCA, ACA, or CIMA).
  • Strong understanding of UK GAAP and related accounting standards.
  • Proficiency in financial systems - experience with Oracle or SAP is a plus.
  • Excellent attention to detail and high accuracy.
  • Strong organisational and time management skills.
  • Confident communication and collaboration capabilities.
  • Proven analytical and problem solving skills.
  • Experience in general ledger, reconciliations, and financial reporting.



What's on Offer

  • Strong employee benefits including lifestyle discounts.
  • Private healthcare options and enhanced family leave.
  • Opportunities for long term career growth.
  • A supportive, inclusive, and people first culture.
  • Working hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00-18:00, with a minimum of 4 days per week required in the office and 1 day WFH.



Contact
Lauren Lilley
Quote job ref
JN-052026-7008388
Phone number
+442072692107

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Financial Accountant
Sector
Leisure, Travel & Tourism
Location
Milton Keynes
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Lauren Lilley
Consultant phone
+442072692107
Job reference
JN-052026-7008388