Senior Accountant

Office Angels; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global beauty brand is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage financial operations in London. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and at least 3 years of experience in accounting roles, especially with inventory in beauty or retail sectors. This position offers a vibrant office environment, a commitment to team creativity, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Vibrant office environment

Collaborative team atmosphere

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a senior accounting or financial management role.
• Proven experience with inventory accounting in a beauty, retail, or manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of compliance and financial reporting standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage accounting operations, including AR/AP and financial reporting.
• Oversee month-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Monitor AR aging and escalate overdue balances as needed.

Skills

Inventory accounting

Financial analysis

AR/AP

Communication skills

Proficiency in Netsuite

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Netsuite

Job description

Senior Accountant - Global Beauty Brand (Office-Based, London)

London | Full-time | Monday-Friday, 9am-6pm

Join the Glow-Up!

Our client, a fast-growing global beauty brand, is known for its innovative, skin-loving products and strong international presence. As they continue to expand, they're looking for a Senior Accountant to join their London-based team and take ownership of regional financial operations.

If you have solid inventory accounting experience within the beauty, retail, or manufacturing sectors, and you're ready to thrive in a dynamic, office-based role, this could be your next big move.

What You'll Do

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you'll play a key role in ensuring the financial health of regional subsidiaries. You'll be hands-on with everything from month-end close to tax compliance, and you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to keep financial operations running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage accounting operations, including AR/AP, inventory, and financial reporting.


• Oversee month-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.


• Monitor AR aging and escalate overdue balances as needed.


• Manage AP and coordinate timely payment runs.


• Ensure compliance with US and Singapore financial reporting standards.


• Strengthen internal controls and safeguard company assets.


• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive financial and HR data.


• Continuously improve accounting policies and procedures.


• Stay current on financial regulations and industry trends.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.


• Minimum 3 years' experience in a senior accounting or financial management role.


• Proven experience with inventory accounting in a beauty, retail, or manufacturing environment.


• Strong understanding of financial analysis, AR/AP, and compliance.


• Excellent communication skills-both written and verbal.


• Proficiency in Netsuite and other financial systems.


• A proactive, detail-oriented mindset with the ability to meet tight deadlines.


• A passion for the beauty industry is a big plus!

Why Join?

• Be part of a globally loved brand with a loyal customer base.


• Work in a vibrant, collaborative office environment in the heart of London.


• Join a team that values creativity, innovation, and continuous growth.

Ready to glow with them?
Apply now and bring your accounting expertise to a brand that's redefining beauty-one glow at a time

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