Overview
A senior role within a complex, multi-entity group operating across multiple international jurisdictions. The Senior Management Accountant will play a key role in supporting the Finance Director by overseeing core accounting activities, ensuring regulatory compliance, providing technical accounting expertise, and driving continuous improvement across group finance processes.
The role requires a hands-on, technically strong accountant who is comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment and contributing beyond core reporting requirements.
Key Responsibilities
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Maintain selected general ledger accounts and complete monthly reconciliations of balance sheet and income statement accounts.
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Manage intercompany accounting processes, including reconciliations across group entities and jurisdictions.
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Prepare and review complex accounting calculations, journals, and technical accounting entries as required.
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Support the preparation and submission of quarterly VAT returns (Malta and Portugal), ensuring compliance with applicable tax and regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
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Maintain the fixed asset register, including depreciation calculations and postings.
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Prepare and review monthly accruals and prepayments.
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Coordinate internal and external audits for group entities, resolving audit queries and supporting the implementation of any recommended improvements.
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Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and control across the group’s accounting processes and systems.
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Resolve complex accounting matters (e.g. lease accounting), taking into account the structure and requirements of a multi-entity, multinational group.
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Contribute to or lead ad-hoc projects as directed by the Finance Director.
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Lead by example, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and best practice within the finance function.
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Provide guidance, mentoring, and support to junior members of the finance team as required.
Candidate Profile
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Proven experience in a senior management accounting or similar role within a complex, multi-entity organisation.
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Strong working knowledge of group accounting and experience managing multiple legal entities across different jurisdictions.
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Solid background in management accounting, including exposure to technically complex accounting areas and group structures.
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Experience ensuring compliance with accounting and tax regulations across multiple jurisdictions (including the UK and international territories).
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Strong ERP systems experience (e.g. Business Central, SAP, Sage, Oracle) with advanced Excel capability.
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Demonstrated ability to review, strengthen, and improve internal financial controls and processes.
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Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and able to resolve complex accounting issues pragmatically.
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Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
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Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a demanding environment.
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Experience supporting, mentoring, or reviewing the work of junior finance team members.
Qualifications