Senior Financial Accountant

The Advocate Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment partner in the FMCG sector seeks a Senior Financial Accountant based in London. This role involves leading financial reporting, ensuring compliance across multiple entities, and driving strategic financial initiatives. Ideal candidates will be qualified accountants with SAP experience and a strong track record in finance management. This is an opportunity to advance your finance career with a renowned brand.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with experience in multinational finance.
• Strong knowledge in statutory accounting and compliance.
• Proven experience in managing finance teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial reporting and compliance for multiple entities.
• Oversee external audits and tax compliance.
• Support financial initiatives with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Experience in multinational finance teams

Strong knowledge of statutory accounting

SAP experience

Excellent Excel skills

Success managing people and stakeholders

Driving process improvements

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 Senior 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 for Monster Energy UK Limited, Monster House Limited, and Monster Energy Cares
• Support reporting for three financing entities alongside the Finance Manager
• Oversee Germany branch financials, including the marketing warehouse
• Manage sustainability reporting across Monster Energy Europe Limited and its 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

• 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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