The Lead Accountant will take ownership of the end-to-end finance function within a fast-paced and operationally focused environment. This hands-on position will oversee all aspects of financial and management accounting, ensuring the accurate and timely delivery of weekly and monthly reporting, year-end processes, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance requirements.

Client Details

Our client is the UK and European arm of a global food production and distribution group, supporting international import, sales, and supply chain operations across the region. The company is known for its commitment to excellence and providing high-quality products to its customers.

Description

• Prepare weekly management accounts with detailed multi-site analysis, delivering clear insights into business performance across all levels
• Produce monthly management accounts and year-end financial statements, including audit file preparation, ensuring accurate, timely and compliant financial reporting from transaction to close
• Provide high-quality financial reporting and analysis in line with statutory and internal requirements, with strong focus on accuracy, detail and control
• Partner with the wider Finance Team to deliver consistent, commercially focused support to internal stakeholders
• Supervise and develop junior finance staff, setting clear objectives, managing workload, and ensuring delivery against deadlines and team goals
• Oversee key finance operations including supplier payments, payroll support, shipping documentation, and receipts and payments processes in line with compliance requirements
• Drive effective use of finance systems to improve reporting efficiency, controls, and data integrity across the group
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across reporting, systems and financial processes
• Provide ad hoc support to the Financial Controller on reporting, analysis and project work as required

Profile

A successful Lead Accountant should have:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CPA)
• Minimum 2+ years' post qualified experience in a financial or management accounting role
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, with strong Excel capability
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and a continuous improvement mindset
• Sound understanding of business operations, systems, processes and financial controls
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams
• Proactive, adaptable and self-motivated, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines

Job Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from £65,000 to £75,000 per annum.
• Permanent role in a reputable global organisation.
• Opportunity to lead and develop a talented accounting team.
• Located in the inner-northern suburbs of London, providing a chance to work in a unique and vibrant area.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Lead Accountant to make a significant impact. If this role aligns with your skills and career aspirations, we encourage you to apply today!