Accountant - Long term assignment

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 SheetPrepare and review journal entries, accruals, and prepaymentsMaintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring timely resolution of discrepanciesOwn the preparation of statutory financial statements and internal group reportingLiaise with HR and process payroll journals, ensuring accurate coding and classificationCoordinate with external auditors for year-end and interim audit processesEnsure accurate and timely submission of tax returns, ONS surveys, and regulatory filingsReview quarterly VAT returns and maintain/reconcile Excise and Customs Duty submissions, ensuring compliance with HMRC requirementsMonitor 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 AccountantAssess creditworthiness of new customers, including credit checks and liaison with credit insurersOversee the setup of new customer accounts and establish appropriate credit limitsInvestigate and resolve invoice discrepancies or disputes in collaboration with Sales, Commercial FP&A, and Customer Service teamsInitiate external collections activity when required, in line with company policyMonitor and enforce sales orders on hold for overdue customer accountsOversee 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 accuracySupport other business units with purchase order processing via the Coupa platform, including user training where necessaryOversee the weekly payment run in coordination with the Assistant AccountantOversee and support outsourced teams responsible for purchase invoice processingResolve discrepancies between purchase orders, receipts, and invoicesLiaise with suppliers to resolve payment queries and delays, maintaining strong vendor relationshipsOversee supplier reconciliations and aged payables reviewsOversee employee expense claims and corporate credit card reconciliationsRequest and oversee the setup of new vendor accounts in line with company policiesWhat you'll need to succeed

Part-qualified of finalist Accountant (ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)Proven experience in FMCG or a fast-paced, transactional environmentStrong working knowledge of RTR, OTC, and PTP processesHands-on, proactive, and comfortable operating in an interim capacityStrong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple prioritiesConfident stakeholder manager with excellent communication skills

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