Job Description
Job Title: Senior Accountant
Location: Hertfordshire - Office based
Reporting to: Financial Controller
Overview
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our finance team. This role is ideal for a proactive finance professional with 2–3 years of experience in management and financial accounting who is looking to broaden their responsibilities in a dynamic environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in financial reporting, analysis, and supporting operational decision-making across the business.
Key Responsibilities
* Prepare sales and margin reports and assist with sales forecasting
* Maintain accurate product costing sheets
* Compile and update the weekly purchase order log
* Prepare weekly and quarterly cash flow statements
* Review periodic stock and inventory reports, ensuring efficient use of warehouses and stock levels
* Prepare monthly and quarterly management accounts, ensuring compliance with bank requirements and brand owners
* Conduct variance analysis of operating expenses and work with functional managers to implement corrective actions
* Prepare and post journals, including accruals, prepayments, intercompany transactions, and FX adjustments
* Perform balance sheet reconciliations and maintain supporting schedules
* Assist with consolidated reporting and financial variance analysis
* Reconcile accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) ledgers
* Maintain intercompany accounts and ensure monthly reconciliation of balances
* Manage the fixed asset register and post depreciation entries
* Prepare and submit VAT returns
* Support the annual audit process
* Strengthen internal processes and improve financial controls
* Provide timely financial information and analysis to the Financial Controller
* Support budgeting and forecasting activities
* Assist with ad hoc financial analysis and projects
Skills and Experience
* Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in management and/or financial accounting within a commercial organisation or a firm of chartered accountants
* Strong understanding of journals, reconciliations, and VAT
* Experience with cross-charges and intercompany reconciliations is desirable
* Experience using SAGE 200 or a similar accounting system
* Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables and lookups
* Proven ability to work to strict deadlines with strong analytical skills and attention to detail
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with non-financial managers
* Willingness to travel within the UK and Europe when required
What We Offer
* A varied and hands-on role within a collaborative finance team
* Opportunities to develop your technical and commercial accounting skills
* Exposure to international operations and cross-functional teams