UK Accounting Director - Lead UK GAAP & Controls

Boston Consulting Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Regular salary review

Hybrid/office-based work

Job summary

Boston Consulting Group in London is seeking an UK Accounting Director to lead the UK Accounting & Control function, oversee financial accounting and reporting for UK entities, ensure UK GAAP and US GAAP compliance, and drive process improvements through automation and analytics.

You will oversee month-end and year-end close, coordinate statutory financial statements and the UK statutory audit, and partner with Global Accounting & Control, Tax, and external auditors to maintain high-quality

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CPA or equivalent.
• At least 10 years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience.
• Deep knowledge of UK GAAP, UK statutory reporting and US GAAP.
• Experience researching and resolving complex accounting matters.
• Leadership experience with high-performing teams.
• Familiarity with SAP accounting systems and data analytics.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and leadership for Accounting and Control, setting priorities and risk management.
• Sign-off on month-end and year-end close for UK entities, including complex journal entries and reconciliations.
• Account for differences between UK GAAP and US GAAP and ensure accurate ledgers.
• Lead UK GAAP technical accounting on complex areas (intercompany, revenue, long-term incentives).
• Oversee statutory financial statements and UK Companies Act compliance; manage statutory audit.

Skills

ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CPA

Strong communication

Leadership

Education

Degree in accounting/finance

Professional accounting qualification

Tools

SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud

SAP Analytics Cloud

Job description

Boston Consulting Group in London is seeking an UK Accounting Director to lead the UK Accounting & Control function, oversee financial accounting and reporting for UK entities, ensure UK GAAP and US GAAP compliance, and drive process improvements through automation and analytics.

You will oversee month-end and year-end close, coordinate statutory financial statements and the UK statutory audit, and partner with Global Accounting & Control, Tax, and external auditors to maintain high-quality