Finance Shared Services GL Accountant

Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

25 days holiday

Pension and life assurance

Medicash and wellbeing support

Employee assistance programs

Dog-friendly days

Product discount

Job summary

Charlotte Tilbury Beauty is seeking a Finance Shared Services GL Accountant to join its Group Finance team in a newly created shared services function. You will maintain the general ledger across the group, ensuring consistency of accounting and reporting across regions, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

The role requires ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification, strong UK GAAP/IFRS knowledge, and advanced Excel.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA/ACCA/CIMA and UK GAAP/IFRS knowledge.
• Experience with end-to-end finance processes and general ledger duties.
• Strong attention to detail and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clean general ledgers and reconcile balance sheet accounts.
• Post payroll journals and accruals; liaise with payroll provider.
• Reconcile intercompany charges and manage fixed asset register.
• Prepare timely financial reports and support audits.
• Identify process improvements and automation opportunities.

Skills

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

UKGAAP/IFRS

Strong analytical skills

Advanced MS Excel

ERP system proficiency

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

NetSuite

SAP Central Finance

Anaplan

Job description

About the role

Charlotte Tilbury are on the hunt for a Finance Shared Services GL Accountant to join our growing Group Finance team. This role will be in the newly created shared services function and will be an integral part of enhancing capabilities in the finance department by driving best practice across the global finance function. This will include maintaining the general ledger across the group – ensuring consistency of accounting and reporting across all regions. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams and contribute to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the finance function. This role will play a crucial part in ensuring the integrity of financial accounting and reporting.

As Finance Shared Services GL Accountant you will

• Maintain clean general ledgers, ensuring balance sheet accounts are reconciled fully and reconciling items are addressed and cleared on a timely basis
• Maintenance of the global fixed asset register, including posting of depreciation, additions, and disposals
• Posting of the global payroll journals, including liaison with the outsourced payroll provider to ensure the information received is correctly coded and allocated
• Posting of accruals and prepayments – liaising with the local finance analysts and business partners to ensure all costs are correctly recorded
• Allocation and recharge of corporate costs to other entities within the Charlotte Tilbury group
• Reconciliation of intercompany charges and agreement of balances
• Work closely with internal functions to drive consistency and accuracy of information across the various finance systems (Anaplan, NetSuite, SAP Central Finance) to ensure “one source of truth” – ensuring that all data and information provided is reliable, correct, and up to date
• Ensuring financial records comply with regulatory standards
• Ensure timely submission of financial reports to meet internal and external deadlines
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation to enhance efficiency and accuracy in general ledger activities, upholding a strong control environment
• Compile and post journal entries in Netsuite with supporting documentation
• Provide first line of support for GL related queries for year‑end and interim audit
• Provide ad‑hoc analysis and assistance in projects, as required

About you

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
• Practical knowledge of UKGAAP/IFRS
• Demonstrable understanding of end‑to‑end finance processes
• Competent in the fundamentals of accounting
• Deadline oriented with a commitment to accuracy
• Good time management and organisational skills
• Keen attention to detail
• Independent thinker and driven to achieve best results
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Advanced MS Excel skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Proficient in ERP systems and financial software (NetSuite experience is a plus)
• Ability to prioritise and provide follow up in a fast‑paced environment

Charlotte Tilbury is a fast‑paced and dynamic environment where nimble mindsets, striving to deliver the best and wanting to be part of a global dreamteam are key. Even though we have requirements, our experience and background are just a guide, we still love to welcome applicants with more or less experience stated, provided necessary skills can be demonstrated.

Why join us?

• Be a part of this values driven, high growth, magical journey with an ultimate vision to empower everyone, everywhere to be the best version of themselves
• We’re a hybrid model with flexibility, allowing you to work how best suits you
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) with an additional day to celebrate your birthday
• Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents and carers throughout their parenting and caring journey
• Financial security and planning with our pension and life assurance for all
• Wellness and social benefits including Medicash, Employee Assist Programs and regular social connects with colleagues
• Bring your furry friend to work with you on our allocated dog‑friendly days and spaces
• And not to forget our generous product discount and gifting!

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