Senior Accountant (Qualified)

Senior Accountant (Qualified)

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£55 Per hour
Inside
Hybrid
Manchester/Remote, UK
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Summary: The Senior Accountant role at a leading global travel company involves managing multi-entity ledgers and ensuring compliance with US and UK GAAP. This position requires overseeing month-end close processes, reconciliations, and audits while mentoring junior accountants. The role is hybrid, requiring two days a week in Manchester, and is offered on an initial six-month contract. The position is classified as inside IR35 with a pay rate of up to £55 per hour.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage general ledger activities, journal entries, and reconciliations.
  • Prepare financial statements and support the month-end and year-end close.
  • Ensure compliance with SOX, tax, and statutory requirements.
  • Provide accounting insight to internal teams and auditors.
  • Coach and support junior accountants.

Key Skills:

  • Degree in Accounting or Finance; professional qualification (ACCA, CIMA, CPA) preferred.
  • 3-5 years' experience in a similar role, ideally within an international environment.
  • Strong technical accounting knowledge (US GAAP & UK GAAP).
  • Experience with SAP and BlackLine is highly desirable.
  • Confident communicator with excellent Excel and ERP skills.

Salary (Rate): £55 per hour

City: Manchester

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

Senior Accountant - Global Travel Company
Hybrid (2 days/week in Manchester)
Initial 6-month contract
Up to £55 per hour (Inside IR35) - based on a 40-hour working week

We're supporting a leading global travel brand in hiring a Senior Accountant to join their European finance team.

You'll take ownership of multi-entity ledgers, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with US GAAP and UK GAAP. The role involves month-end close, reconciliations, and supporting audits, as well as mentoring junior team members.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage general ledger activities, journal entries, and reconciliations.
  • Prepare financial statements and support the month-end and year-end close.
  • Ensure compliance with SOX, tax, and statutory requirements.
  • Provide accounting insight to internal teams and auditors.
  • Coach and support junior accountants.

About You:

  • Degree in Accounting or Finance; professional qualification (ACCA, CIMA, CPA) preferred.
  • 3-5 years' experience in a similar role, ideally within an international environment.
  • Strong technical accounting knowledge (US GAAP & UK GAAP).
  • Experience with SAP and BlackLine is highly desirable.
  • Confident communicator with excellent Excel and ERP skills.
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