Specialist, Accounting Operations
McDonald’s UK & Ireland is looking for a Specialist, Accounting Operations to join our finance team. In this critical role, you’ll work closely with the Assistant Financial Controller, the UK&I Market Controller, and our third‑party providers to deliver accurate, high‑quality accounting operations—while helping drive process improvement across the board. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong technical accounting skills and a passion for operational excellence to thrive in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.
Duties
* Partner with the Assistant Financial Controller to triage escalations and keep operations running smoothly.
* Deliver and support core controllership activities such as A2R (Account to Report), P2P (Procure to Pay), and R2R (Record to Report) with a high level of accuracy.
* Perform key in‑Market accounting, audit, and tax activities requiring local presence.
* Act as the day‑to‑day liaison with our third‑party accounting provider, ensuring alignment and efficient service delivery.
* Monitor and ensure the accuracy and quality of outputs from the third‑party provider.
* Serve as a primary point of contact for the UK&I market finance team and corporate stakeholders, providing clear communication and operational support.
* Play a role in resolving issues, disputes, and approvals within our Scaled Services model.
Qualifications
* A bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
* Experience working successfully with third‑party providers in an accounting or finance setting.
* A mindset focused on continuous improvement and process efficiency.
* Strong attention to detail and solid organisational skills.
* Clear and confident communication skills, both written and verbal.
* A customer‑first approach, with a commitment to delivering high‑quality service to stakeholders.
* The ability to juggle multiple priorities and work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
* Familiarity with Oracle Fusion a bonus.
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