Senior Accountant

Anaergia; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Anaergia is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to own the monthly financial reporting cycle, support business decisions, and oversee core finance processes. This role spans management accounting, transactional finance, and operational support in a small/medium business environment.

The successful candidate will manage management accounts, journals, payroll, intercompany activities, cash flow, and group consolidation packs with autonomy and accuracy.

Qualifications

• 5+ years accounting experience, in similar role
• Strong month-end & financial reporting understanding
• Ability to engage with non-finance stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver monthly management accounts
• Post and review journals (payroll, depreciation, intercompany, FX, accruals, prepayments, WIP)
• Provide variance analysis for monthly performance reviews
• Assist in monthly/quarterly reporting packs for Group consolidation
• Oversee purchase ledger processing
• Manage high-value sales ledger and revenue recognition controls
• Collate payroll data and liaise with outsourced payroll
• Perform bank reconciliations and manage cash flow
• Manage PO processes and approval workflows
• Contribute to process improvements in finance and wider business

Skills

Excel Proficient

Word Proficient

Attention to detail

Independence & prioritisation

Communication with non-finance

Education

CIMA qualification / part-qualified / QBE

Tools

Dynamics 365

Sage

Job description

Company Description:

Anaergia (TSX: ANRG) is a global leader in offering sustainable solutions for the production of clean energy and the conversion of waste streams to resources. Through a proven portfolio of proprietary technological solutions, Anaergia maximises the generation of renewable energy, diversion of waste from landfill and reduction of greenhouse gases for customers across the municipal, industrial, commercial and agricultural sectors. Headquartered in Burlington, ON, and through its multiple subsidiaries across North America, Europe, Africa, and Asia, Anaergia is trusted at more than 1,600 installations globally.

Role Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Accountant to take ownership of the monthly financial reporting cycle, support business decision-making, and oversee core finance processes. This is a varied role offering exposure across management accounting, transactional finance, and operational support. This is a broad position ideal for a hands-on professional who is comfortable managing both management accounts and transactional finance. The successful candidate will thrive in a small to medium-sized business environment, enjoy autonomy, and seek a role with wide-ranging responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

Management Accounts

• Prepare and deliver accurate monthly management accounts in a timely manner.
• Post and review key journals, including those for payroll, depreciation, intercompany transactions, foreign exchange adjustments, accruals and prepayments, and work in progress (WIP).
• Support monthly performance reviews with departmental heads by providing insightful variance analysis.
• Assist in the preparation and submission of monthly and quarterly reporting packs for Group consolidation.

Purchase Ledger

• Oversee the purchase ledger, ensuring all supplier invoices are processed and recorded accurately and on schedule.

Sales Ledger

• Manage a high-value sales ledger, maintaining robust controls over billing accuracy and revenue recognition.

Payroll

• Collate and prepare payroll data for submission to external accountants.
• Liaise with payroll providers to ensure payroll is processed accurately and on time for a small workforce.

Cash & Bank Management

• Perform regular bank reconciliations and maintain precise cash records.
• Monitor and manage cash receipts and payments to ensure effective cash flow control.
• Take responsibility for the payment run process, ensuring that all payments follow appropriate controls and approval workflows.
• Manage purchase order (PO) processes and authorisation workflows to support financial governance.

Additional Responsibilities

• Contribute to process improvement and efficiency initiatives within the finance function and across the wider business.

Competencies and Experience:

Systems & Technical Skills

• Excel – Proficient (essential; including data analysis and reporting)
• Microsoft Word – Proficient
• Experience with accounting systems:
• Dynamics 365 (proficient)
• Sage (desirable; legacy system exposure)

Skills & Experience Required

• CIMA qualified / part-qualified or Qualified by Experience (QBE)
• Minimum of five years' accounting experience, ideally in a similar capacity
• Strong understanding of month-end processes and financial reporting
• Exceptional attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage with non-finance stakeholders

Desirable Attributes

• Experience in a group reporting environment
• Exposure to multi-currency or intercompany accounting
• Previous involvement in process improvements or system changes