Lead Accountant

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!