Senior Management Accountant

Overview

This role is a Fixed Term Contract (approx. 12 - 15 months). This role provides the opportunity for an ambitious finance professional to take ownership of the financial operations of Corporate Headquarters (CHQ) entities, within a dynamic and successful FTSE 20 company. The role focuses on management reporting, statutory reporting, compliance and governance oversight. You will be responsible for completion of accurate statutory accounts and managing audit processes.

You will have direct exposure to senior executives, auditors, and global stakeholders (e.g. FP&A, Tax, Treasury).

• Preparing statutory financial statements for UK CHQ entities.
• Managing external audit requirements, liaising with auditors to ensure timely completion of audit and issue resolution.
• Timely and accurate completion of month end tasks and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Ensuring compliance with UK GAAP / IFRS and corporate governance requirements.
• Collaborating with Global Finance Services team to drive KPI improvements of outsourced tasks.
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and process efficiencies.
• Manage third party royalties process.

• Timely and accurate preparation of statutory accounts.
• Successful completion of external audits with minimal adjustments.
• Clear and concise reporting outputs for senior stakeholders.
• Strong compliance with internal controls and external reporting standards.
• Effective collaboration with the wider Group Finance (FP&A, Tax, Consolidation teams).

• Strong technical accounting knowledge, particularly with IFRS and UK GAAP.
• Experience of statutory accounts preparation and/or audit.
• Strong Excel and financial analysis skills.
• Background in audit (Big 4 or mid-tier) advantageous.

• Achievement-focused with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive, logical, and solution-oriented mindset.
• Team player with ability to influence and collaborate across functions.

ACA, CIMA, ACCA, UK GAAP, IFRS, management reporting, statutory reporting, compliance, accounting

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