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Senior Accountant

London
Permanent
£50,000 - £55,000
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Bullet points

  • Global FMCG business

  • Excellent opportunity for growth

About Our Client

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.

Job 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

The Successful Applicant

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

What's on Offer

Basic salary between £50,000 to £55,000 + benefits.

Contact:
James Fowler
Quote job ref: JN-112020-1557416
+44 207 269 2373
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Job summary

Job function:Accounting
Subsector:Financial Accounting
Industry:FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location:London
Contract type:Permanent
Salary:£50,000 - £55,000
Consultant name:James Fowler
Consultant phone:+44 207 269 2373
Job reference:JN-112020-1557416

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