Job Description
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
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