Accounting Manager

Overview

In this London-based role, you lead IFRS and J-SOX compliance across multiple markets and own financial control for designated regions. You will develop the Finance team, strengthen accounting processes and internal controls, and provide commercial insight to cross-functional partners. The position integrates with central Accounting and AP teams to drive operational excellence in a fast-paced, international environment. You’ll influence decision-making while aligning with the company’s finance and governance objectives.

Pay / Benefits

• 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• 30% staff discount
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Private pension scheme
• Performance-based bonus scheme
• Hybrid working model (3 days office-based, 2 days remote)

Responsibilities

• Ensure IFRS and J-SOX compliance, including quarterly and annual reporting and disclosures
• Own the financial control and balance sheet integrity of designated markets
• Lead and develop Financial Accountants, providing coaching and support
• Review and strengthen accounting processes and internal controls
• Partner with Corporate Planning, Inventory Accuracy, Procurement, Stores, and Ecommerce teams to provide business insight and identify cost-saving opportunities
• Collaborate with and support centralised Accounting and AP teams to drive operational excellence

Key requirements

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent) with significant post-qualified experience
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting
• Excellent understanding of balance sheet and P&L accounting
• Audit background preferred, with additional commercial/in-house experience
• Experience leading, reviewing, and developing the work of others
• Experience working with outsourced or shared-service finance functions is advantageous
• Advanced Excel and ERP system knowledge
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building abilities
• Proactive, adaptable, and able to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Fluent English; additional European language skills are advantageous

• Stakeholder management
• Relationship-building
• Proactive and adaptable
• Advanced Excel
• ERP systems
• IFRS knowledge

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