Senior Management Accountant. LilyLifestyle

Senior Management Accountant - Swindon - Hybrid - 12 months

Are you a qualified accountant with a passion for turning complex data into actionable insights? Do you thrive on analysing large datasets and translating internal management reporting into IFRS‑compliant financials? Do you seek a role where you can make a significant impact while enjoying a supportive and inclusive work environment? If so, this role of an experienced Accountant.

You will play a vital role in overseeing the closing process for individual trading desks, with a strong focus on profit and loss analysis. Facilitate the Accounting closing process, ensuring smooth month / quarter / year‑end procedures and drive continuous process improvements. Reconcile performance reporting (full fair value view) to IFRS and local standards while maintaining accuracy and compliance. Collaborate closely with multiple departments to evaluate new business transactions Post unrealised derivatives and accruals for realised transactions.

Collaborate with the Accounting Data team to enhance transparency and consistency across data streams and support the development of automated processes. Analyse accounting data to identify process or system‑related issues, providing transparency to management. Reconcile and analyse key balance sheet accounts and prepare commentary. Close collaboration with auditors for accounting queries.

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ ACMA/ ACCA/CIMA) or similar qualification (Accounting, Finance or MBA etc) with 2 years of relevant work experience
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with experience working with complex data
• In-depth knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Excellent communication skills in English, with the ability to convey information clearly and effectively
• Pro‑active attitude and team‑oriented approach
• Have a questioning and inquisitive mind with a proven ability to challenge and revise processes as required
• Ability to develop, nurture and manage close relationships across the business and in multiple locations
• Familiarity with S/4
  
  HANA (advantageous, but not essential)
• Experience with SQL (advantageous, but not essential)
• Audit background (advantageous, but not essential)
• Experience in the field of risk management and valuation or controlling (advantageous, but not essential)