Senior Financial Accountant - R2R

Just Eat Takeaway.com; Kelvedon Hatch; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Just Eat Takeaway.com in the United Kingdom is seeking a qualified finance professional to lead monthly management reporting and statutory financial statements. You will ensure IFRS compliance, drive automation, and deliver insightful financial analysis for senior stakeholders.

The role requires strong R2R experience, proficiency with ERP systems and Power BI, and a collaborative, fast-paced mindset. You will mentor junior colleagues and contribute to process improvements across UK finance.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACCA/CIMA or equivalent and strong R2R experience.
• Experience with IFRS reporting and statutory accounts.
• Proven ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and statutory financial statements, ensuring compliance.
• Analyze PSP reconciliations and staff cost forecasts.
• Coordinate balance sheet reconciliations and drive process improvements.
• Be primary UK contact for Group Controllers queries.
• Support internal audits and IFRS controls.
• Lead UK financial system enhancements and reporting automation.
• Mentor junior finance team members.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Prioritization

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Self-motivated

Communication

Education

ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Power BI

Job description

Ready for a Challenge? We're a leading global online 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.

About This Role

• Lead high-quality monthly and statutory reporting.
• Drive scalable automation and deliver impactful financial insights.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to ensure excellence and accuracy.
• Support team development in a fast-paced environment.

In this exciting role, you will:

Your Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and statutory financial statements, ensuring complete compliance.
• Analyze complex areas such as Payment Service Provider (PSP) reconciliations and staff cost forecasts.
• Coordinate balance sheet reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and drive continuous process improvements.
• Act as the primary point of contact for UK-related queries raised by Group Controllers.
• Support internal audit processes and ensure adherence to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and controls.
• Lead UK financial system enhancements, reporting automations, and cross-functional workflow projects.
• Mentor and support the ongoing professional development of junior finance team members.

What Will You Bring to the Team?

• Full accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) with relevant experience in Record-to-Report (R2R) operations.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge combined with an analytical, problem-solving mindset.
• Proven ability to prioritize multiple deliverables and meet tight deadlines in a dynamic setting.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with a track record of effective teamwork.
• Self-motivated and proactive approach to driving process efficiencies and business performance.
• Proficiency with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, Google Suite, Microsoft Office, and reporting tools like Power BI.

At JET, This Is How We Play

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. Being the best at what we do isn't just about delivering on our strategy; it's a competition for something incredibly valuable - our customers' choice. Every time a customer decides where to order, they're picking a side.

At the heart of the JET Customer League are our values and behaviors. They guide every interaction, every decision, and every innovation. These actions are essential for surpassing the competition and earning our customers' loyalty, time and again.

Fun, fast-paced, and supportive, the JET culture is about movement, growth, helping one another succeed, and celebrating wins. By truly living our values and embodying our behaviors, we're building a customer-first culture that keeps us 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 that encourages diversity of people and thinking, where all employees feel they truly belong and can bring their most colorful selves to work every day.

What Else Is Cooking?

Want to know more about our JETers, culture, or company? Explore our career site for stories, blogs, podcasts, and more JET morsels.