Financial Accountant

The Advocate Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy drink brand in London is seeking a Financial Accountant. This role involves leading financial reporting, managing compliance across multiple entities, and requires expertise in SAP. The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified accountant with a strong understanding of statutory accounting and tax compliance. This is a pivotal role within the finance team, ideal for someone looking to shape the future of finance in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with ACA, ACCA, or CIMA.
• Experience in multinational finance teams preferred.
• Must have strong knowledge of tax compliance and audit processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial reporting and compliance for multiple entities.
• Manage statutory audits and tax compliance.
• Support finance transformation projects related to SAP implementation.

Skills

Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

SAP experience

Statutory accounting knowledge

Tax compliance

Excellent Excel skills

Stakeholder management

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

About the Role

Ready to take your finance career to the next level with one of the most iconic energy drink and lifestyle brands in the world? We're on the hunt for a Financial Accountant to join our high-performing EMEA finance team, based in London. If you're a qualified accountant with SAP expertise, experience managing multiple legal entities, and a passion for accuracy and results - this is your moment.

Here's what you need to know.

This role supports the Finance Manager across all aspects of accounting, reporting, and compliance - covering six UK legal entities and around 30 EMEA region branches. You'll take the lead on statutory reporting, audit, tax compliance, and internal controls, and play a vital part in strategic initiatives like SAP S/4HANA transformation and sustainability reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead financial reporting and compliance.
• Support reporting for three financing entities alongside the Finance Manager.
• Oversee Germany branch financials, including the marketing warehouse.
• Manage sustainability reporting across branches.
• Own external audit process for relevant entities.
• Oversee all tax compliance: payroll, VAT, and corporate tax.
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting (incl. commentary and analysis).
• Maintain financial records in line with policy and procedure.
• Liaise with internal audit on SOX testing and corrective actions.
• Support cooler planning initiatives and cross-functional finance strategy projects.
• Manage relationships with third-party providers to deliver quality service.
• Mentor, support, and develop your direct report.
• Get involved in wider business and finance transformation projects (e.g. lease accounting, PSA, S/4 HANA).

Skills & Experience

• Fully Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).
• Experience in multinational and multi-entity finance teams (FMCG a plus!).
• Strong knowledge of statutory accounting, tax compliance, and audit.
• SAP experience is essential (SAP4 HANA highly desirable).
• Excellent Excel skills.
• Demonstrated success managing people and stakeholders.
• Track record of driving process improvements and delivering under pressure.

Ready to join a powerhouse brand and shape the future of our finance function?

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