Senior Management Accountant

A well-established international consumer business is looking to appoint a Senior Management Accountant on a 12-14 month fixed-term contract. This is a broad and visible role within the European finance team, combining financial accounting, management reporting, commercial analysis and legal entity control. You will work closely with the Finance Manager, FP&A and operational teams across the UK and Europe. The position would suit a qualified accountant who is comfortable working within a fast-paced, international and multi-entity environment. Key responsibilities * Take ownership of accounting and reporting for designated UK entities and a key European commercial channel. * Deliver accurate monthly and quarterly management accounts. * Complete month-end and quarter-end close activities within agreed deadlines. * Maintain and review balance sheet reconciliations. * Investigate variances, unusual movements and potential accounting errors. * Coordinate year-end audit requirements and support the preparation of statutory accounts. * Maintain strong financial controls and support internal and external compliance requirements. * Review revenue, margin and associated commercial provisions. * Prepare accounting schedules covering areas such as returns, discounts, commissions, bad debt and deferred revenue. * Work with FP&A to understand budgets, forecasts and performance variances. * Analyse financial results and provide clear commentary to senior stakeholders. * Partner with sales, customer service, credit control and other operational teams. * Support the accounting and forecasting of corporate and head office costs. * Oversee relevant lease accounting, accruals and operational provisions. * Support and guide junior colleagues within the finance team. * Contribute to process improvements and wider finance projects. About you * Fully qualified accountant through ACCA, CIMA, ACA or an equivalent professional body. * Strong experience within management accounting, financial accounting or a similarly broad finance role. * Confident managing month-end reporting, balance sheet reconciliations and audit requirements. * Experience working within a multi-entity, multi-currency or international organisation. * Strong understanding of financial controls and statutory reporting. * Comfortable interpreting financial information and explaining performance to non-finance stakeholders. * Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with large volumes of financial data. * Exposure to US GAAP, SOX, lease accounting, Oracle or Hyperion would be advantageous. * Experience within consumer products, wholesale, retail or ecommerce would be beneficial but is not essential. What is on offer * Salary of £65,000 to £72,000, depending on experience. * Performance-related bonus. * Hybrid and flexible working. * Generous annual leave allowance. * Professional development and mentoring opportunities. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded international organisation in a varied senior accounting role with genuine exposure across finance and the wider business