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Lead Accountant

North London Permanent £65,000 - £75,000 per year View Job Description
The Lead Accountant will take ownership of the end-to-end finance function within a fast-paced and operationally focused environment. This hands-on position will oversee all aspects of financial and management accounting, ensuring the accurate and timely delivery of weekly and monthly reporting, year-end processes, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance requirements.
  • Hands-on role owning full finance, reporting and controls end-to-end
  • Exposure to business partnering, systems and team development impact

About Our Client

Our client is the UK and European arm of a global food production and distribution group, supporting international import, sales, and supply chain operations across the region. The company is known for its commitment to excellence and providing high-quality products to its customers.

Job Description

  • Prepare weekly management accounts with detailed multi-site analysis, delivering clear insights into business performance across all levels
  • Produce monthly management accounts and year-end financial statements, including audit file preparation, ensuring accurate, timely and compliant financial reporting from transaction to close
  • Provide high-quality financial reporting and analysis in line with statutory and internal requirements, with strong focus on accuracy, detail and control
  • Partner with the wider Finance Team to deliver consistent, commercially focused support to internal stakeholders
  • Supervise and develop junior finance staff, setting clear objectives, managing workload, and ensuring delivery against deadlines and team goals
  • Oversee key finance operations including supplier payments, payroll support, shipping documentation, and receipts and payments processes in line with compliance requirements
  • Drive effective use of finance systems to improve reporting efficiency, controls, and data integrity across the group
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives across reporting, systems and financial processes
  • Provide ad hoc support to the Financial Controller on reporting, analysis and project work as required

The Successful Applicant

A successful Lead Accountant should have:

  • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CPA)
  • Minimum 2+ years' post qualified experience in a financial or management accounting role
  • Advanced Microsoft Office skills, with strong Excel capability
  • Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and a continuous improvement mindset
  • Sound understanding of business operations, systems, processes and financial controls
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams
  • Proactive, adaptable and self-motivated, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary ranging from £65,000 to £75,000 per annum.
  • Permanent role in a reputable global organisation.
  • Opportunity to lead and develop a talented accounting team.
  • Located in the inner-northern suburbs of London, providing a chance to work in a unique and vibrant area.



This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Lead Accountant to make a significant impact. If this role aligns with your skills and career aspirations, we encourage you to apply today!

Contact
Lachlan Aikman
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7035829
Phone number
+442072692113

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Financial Controller
Sector
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
North London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Lachlan Aikman
Consultant phone
+442072692113
Job reference
JN-062026-7035829