Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant (Hybrid - Colchester Area)

Are you a qualified accountant looking to join a growing international business with significant flexibility and exposure across multiple European entities?

We are partnering with a fast-growing international organisation seeking a Senior Accountant to support finance operations across several European markets. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a multi-entity environment and wants broad exposure to month-end reporting, reconciliations, and international finance activities. The role is predominantly remote, with just one day per week in the office near Colchester and four days working from home.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage month-end close activities across multiple entities.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations.
• Post journals including accruals, prepayments, depreciation and payroll-related entries.
• Lead complex intercompany accounting and international reconciliations across multiple countries.
• Investigate and resolve intercompany differences to support accurate and timely reporting.
• Perform bank reconciliations and monitor cash transactions.
• Support accounts payable and receivable processes.
• Maintain fixed asset records and associated reconciliations.
• Assist with year-end audit requirements and provide supporting documentation.

About You

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
• Previous experience within a multi-entity or international business.
• Strong understanding of month-end and year-end accounting processes.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical abilities.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities and working to tight deadlines.
• Experience with IFRS reporting is highly desirable.
• Previous intercompany reconciliation experience is essential.

What's on Offer

• Competitive benefits package.
• Hybrid working arrangement (1 day in the office, 4 days from home).
• International exposure across multiple European entities.
• Opportunity to join a growing organisation during an exciting stage of development.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Pension scheme.
• Healthcare cash plan and employee assistance programme.

Based on the Essex/Suffolk border, this position would suit candidates from Colchester, Ipswich, Braintree, Chelmsford and surrounding areas.