Accountant job in London Your new company A fast‑paced FMCG business based in London’s West End, seeking an experienced Interim Accountant to support our finance function on an ongoing interim basis. This role will play a key part in ensuring robust financial control across Record to Report (RTR), Order to Cash (OTC), and Purchase to Pay (PTP) processes. The successful candidate will be hands-on, commercially aware, and comfortable operating in a dynamic environment. Your new role RTR – Record to Reporting & Compliance Lead the month-end close process for selected areas of the P&L and Balance Sheet Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and prepayments Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring timely resolution of discrepancies Own the preparation of statutory financial statements and internal group reporting Liaise with HR and process payroll journals, ensuring accurate coding and classification Coordinate with external auditors for year-end and interim audit processes Ensure accurate and timely submission of tax returns, ONS surveys, and regulatory filings Review quarterly VAT returns and maintain/reconcile Excise and Customs Duty submissions, ensuring compliance with HMRC requirements Monitor adherence to accounting policies and update documentation as required OTC – Order to Cash (Customer Management) Oversee credit control activities and aged debt monitoring, supported by an Assistant Accountant Assess creditworthiness of new customers, including credit checks and liaison with credit insurers Oversee the setup of new customer accounts and establish appropriate credit limits Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies or disputes in collaboration with Sales, Commercial FP&A, and Customer Service teams Initiate external collections activity when required, in line with company policy Monitor and enforce sales orders on hold for overdue customer accounts Oversee the processing and settlement of customer rebate claim invoices, ensuring alignment with accruals PTP – Purchase to Pay (Supplier Management) Create purchase orders (Capex and Services) and process goods receipts, ensuring invoice accuracy Support other business units with purchase order processing via the Coupa platform, including user training where necessary Oversee the weekly payment run in coordination with the Assistant Accountant Oversee and support outsourced teams responsible for purchase invoice processing Resolve discrepancies between purchase orders, receipts, and invoices Liaise with suppliers to resolve payment queries and delays, maintaining strong vendor relationships Oversee supplier reconciliations and aged payables reviews Oversee employee expense claims and corporate credit card reconciliations Request and oversee the setup of new vendor accounts in line with company policies What you'll need to succeed Part-qualified of finalist Accountant (ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) Proven experience in FMCG or a fast-paced, transactional environment Strong working knowledge of RTR, OTC, and PTP processes Hands-on, proactive, and comfortable operating in an interim capacity Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities Confident stakeholder manager with excellent communication skills What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 4769056