Lead Financial Accountant - R2R

Takeaway; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global online food delivery platform is seeking a qualified accountant to lead their financial reporting process. The ideal candidate will have experience in management accounting and technical accounting expertise. Responsibilities include preparing accurate financial reports, analyzing complex financial areas, and improving reconciliation processes. Strong communication, analytical mindset, and proficiency in tools like Google Suite and Microsoft Office are essential for success. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced and inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Proven relevant experience in R2R/management accounting.
• Experience in identifying financial trends and process efficiencies.
• Strong working knowledge of technical accounting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of financial reports ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Analyze complex financial areas and contribute to forecasting.
• Coordinate and improve balance sheet reconciliation processes.
• Serve as primary contact for UK-related queries from Group controllers.
• Drive process optimization through continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Technical accounting knowledge

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Motivation and determination

Ability to prioritize tasks

Experience with ERP systems

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ready for a challenge? Then Just Eat Takeaway.com might be the place for you. We are a leading global online food delivery platform, and our vision is to empower everyday convenience. Whether it’s a Friday-night feast, a post-gym poke bowl, or grabbing some groceries, our tech platform connects tens of millions of customers with hundreds of thousands of restaurant, grocery and convenience partners across the globe.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of monthly and statutory financial reports, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and adherence to IFRS and internal controls.
• Analyse complex financial areas (e.g., PSP reconciliations, staff cost analysis) and contribute to relevant forecasting activities.
• Coordinate and improve the balance sheet reconciliation process, investigating discrepancies and driving continuous improvement.
• Serve as the primary contact for UK-related queries from Group controllers and support the UK audit process.
• Drive process optimisation through global continuous improvement initiatives, automation projects, and collaboration with cross‑functional teams.
• Build and maintain recurring reports and templates, while supporting and developing junior team members.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) with proven relevant experience in R2R/management accounting.
• Strong working knowledge of technical accounting.
• Strong self‑confidence with motivation and determination to succeed.
• Ability to prioritise multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong analytical mindset, with experience in identifying financial trends and process efficiencies.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across teams.
• Advanced proficiency in Google Suite & Microsoft Office and familiarity with ERP systems.

Culture & People

At JET, this is on the menu: Our teams forge connections internally and work with some of the best‑known brands on the planet, giving us truly international impact in a dynamic environment. Fun, fast‑paced and supportive, the JET culture is about movement, growth and celebrating every aspect of our JETers. Thanks to them we stay one step ahead of the competition.

Inclusion, Diversity & Belonging

No matter who you are, what you look like, who you love, or where you are from, you can find your place at Just Eat Takeaway.com. We’re committed to creating an inclusive culture, encouraging diversity of people and thinking, in which all employees feel they truly belong and can bring their most colourful selves to work every day.

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