Accountant

Chessington Permanent £60,000 - £70,000 per year View Job Description
We are seeking a proactive Accountant to support a fast-paced, growing, private-equity-backed organisation. The role sits at the core of the finance function and is ideal for someone who is confident with broad core accounting responsibilities and intercompany accounting.Reporting into the Finance Director, you will work closely with the UK and European Finance Teams and other internal stakeholders across Operations, Factory, Logistics etc
  • Professional growth and development opportunities.
  • Exposure to a Private Equity Environment

About Our Client

Michael Page is excited to be partnering with a fast-paced, growing, private-equity-backed organisation on an Exclusive basis. We are working with them to recruit for an Accountant in Chessington, Surrey. Hybrid Working Available after initial period.

Job Description

Position Overview:

Accountant - Chessington, Surrey, Hybrid Working

We are seeking a proactive Accountant to support a fast-paced, growing, private-equity-backed organisation. The role sits at the core of the finance function and is ideal for someone who is confident with broad core accounting responsibilities and intercompany accounting.

Reporting into the Finance Director, you will work closely with the UK and European Finance Teams and other internal stakeholders across Operations, Factory, Logistics etc Key Responsibilities:

Core Accounting

  • Own and maintain accounting across multiple entities (4 companies within the group).
  • Prepare and post journals, including accruals, prepayments, intercompany,
  • Complete balance sheet reconciliations on a monthly basis, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
  • Manage intercompany accounting, across 4 companies within the group
  • Work closely with the finance, factory and operations teams in Europe



Process Improvement & Controls

  • Strengthen the end-to-end accounting control environment.
  • Identify weak points in accounting and process workflows and implement improvements.
  • Investigate discrepancies, resolve issues, and establish preventative controls.

Cross-Functional Stakeholder Management

  • Working closely with and translating financial information for non-finance stakeholders to ensure good practice is followed.
  • Operations, O&M Teams
  • Factory & Logistics Teams
  • Finance Team and Project Accountant in Europe



The Successful Applicant

  • Experience in a similar role
  • Qualified Accountant or Qualified by experience
  • Intercompany / Multi Entity experience is desirable but not essential
  • Strong understanding of debits, credits, month end process , full trial balance.
  • Industry background in construction, engineering, project-based, or manufacturing environment would be beneficial
  • Strong Excel and systems skills
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and being able to meet deadlines
  • Confident communicating with non-finance teams.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to deal with problems



What's on Offer

£60,000 - £70,000 depending on experience

Non Discretionary Bonus

25 days holiday

Pension

Hybrid Working after the initial period, then it will be 3 days in the office and 2 days from home

Free Parking

Close to train station

Contact
James Quinn
Quote job ref
JN-112025-6884812
Phone number
+442087425954

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Management Accountant
Sector
Technology & Telecoms
Location
Chessington
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
James Quinn
Consultant phone
+442087425954
Job reference
JN-112025-6884812