Senior Financial Accountant

Location: Greater London

Clorox is the place that’s committed to growth – for our people and our brands. Guided by our purpose and values, and with people at the center of everything we do, we believe every one of us can make a positive impact on consumers, communities, and teammates. Join our team.
** Your role at Clorox:
** Reporting directly to the Accounting & Controls Manager, you’ll take ownership of key accounting processes for our UK legal entity while providing vital support to European operations.
** In this role, you will:**## This role will involve leading the month-end close and managing general ledger transactions. You will be overseeing VAT reporting, cash transactions (AP & AR), and balance sheet reconciliation support group consolidations along with ensuring compliance with corporate policies and internal controls.## You'll play a key role in statutory audits and deputising for the Accounting & Controls Manager when required.

Managing and developing one direct report, fostering growth and excellence.## ## This is an exciting opportunity to combine technical expertise with leadership capability in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The role is hybrid (3x a week in the office) based in Richmond, London, United Kingdom.## ##
** Key Responsibilities**##
* Financial Accounting & Reporting** ## Ensure timely and accurate recording of all UK legal entity transactions.* ## Review daily transactions in Netsuite and manage accruals in line with UK GAAP.* ## Provide accounting support to European operations, including research, recommendations, and implementation of accounting changes.* ## Maintain data integrity across reporting systems.* ## Manage the SAP S4 Hana Group Reporting consolidation process, including posting US GAAP adjustment, ensuring deadlines and deliverables are met.
* ## Monitor balance sheet accounts regularly to ensure accuracy.* ## Ad Hoc reporting for Sales, Marketing and Logistics teams.* ## Act as finance contact for projects as required.## ##
* Cash Management & AR/AP Oversight** ## Oversee the Order to Cash process in collaboration with Credit Control and Customer Service.* ## Mentor and supervise AR and AP Analysts to ensure accurate payables, receivables, and cash management.* ## Coordinate monthly intercompany reconciliations and payments with group entities.## ##
* VAT & Tax Compliance** ## Act as the key contact for VAT across Europe and the UK.* ## Collate, reconcile, and process VAT returns (UK and Netherlands).* ## Partner with tax advisors to ensure compliance and support statutory audits.* ## Assist with corporate tax returns, transfer pricing, and global tax compliance.## ##
* Internal Controls & Audit** ## Support the Financial Controller and Finance Director in strengthening internal controls.* ## Lead annual statutory audits, ensuring timely deliverables and stakeholder management.* ## Review and recommend updates to accounting policies to align with best practice.* ## Drive continuous improvement initiatives, with a focus on automation and efficiency.* ## Provide regular trainings and updates to wider business on policies such as Travel and Expenditure, Prepayments, Procurement Policies.
** What we look for:**##
** Skills, Experience & Qualifications**##
* Experience** ## Newly Qualified or Finalist ACCA/CIMA/ACA with 4–6 years’ relevant experience.* ## Strong knowledge of UK GAAP and financial statement preparation.* ## Proven experience in statutory accounts, tax returns, and cash management.* ## Demonstrated people management skills (managing at least one direct report).* ## Experience working in a multinational or fast-paced environment preferred.## ##
* Skills & Competencies** ## Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to communicate effectively to leadership.* ## Excellent understanding of internal controls and data integrity.* ## Advanced Excel skills; proficient in MS Office (PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).* ##

Experience with Concur Expense, SAP S4 Hana, Netsuite, and Anaplan desirable.* ## Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams.## ##
* Education** ## Bachelor’s Degree,…