Heidi Wright Recruitment Limited

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

• Maintain selected general ledger accounts and complete monthly reconciliations of balance sheet and income statement accounts.

• Manage intercompany accounting processes, including reconciliations across group entities and jurisdictions.

• Prepare and review complex accounting calculations, journals, and technical accounting entries as required.

• Support the preparation and submission of quarterly VAT returns (Malta and Portugal), ensuring compliance with applicable tax and regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions.

• Maintain the fixed asset register, including depreciation calculations and postings.

• Prepare and review monthly accruals and prepayments.

• Coordinate internal and external audits for group entities, resolving audit queries and supporting the implementation of any recommended improvements.

• Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and control across the group’s accounting processes and systems.

• Resolve complex accounting matters (e.g. lease accounting), taking into account the structure and requirements of a multi-entity, multinational group.

• Contribute to or lead ad-hoc projects as directed by the Finance Director.

• Lead by example, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and best practice within the finance function.

• Provide guidance, mentoring, and support to junior members of the finance team as required.

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience in a senior management accounting or similar role within a complex, multi-entity organisation.

• Strong working knowledge of group accounting and experience managing multiple legal entities across different jurisdictions.

• Solid background in management accounting, including exposure to technically complex accounting areas and group structures.

• Experience ensuring compliance with accounting and tax regulations across multiple jurisdictions (including the UK and international territories).

• Strong ERP systems experience (e.g. Business Central, SAP, Sage, Oracle) with advanced Excel capability.

• Demonstrated ability to review, strengthen, and improve internal financial controls and processes.

• Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and able to resolve complex accounting issues pragmatically.

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.

• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a demanding environment.

• Experience supporting, mentoring, or reviewing the work of junior finance team members.

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent professional qualification preferred.