- 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
- Subsector
- Financial Controller
- Consultant name
- Lachlan Aikman
- Consultant phone
- +442072692113
- Job reference
- JN-062026-7035829