Financial Accountant - FTC

Financial Accountant - FTC role

Requisition

As a Financial Accountant, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity and compliance of our financial reporting across Great Britain & Ireland. Working closely with the Deputy Financial Controller, you’ll support the month‑end close, statutory reporting and audit processes, while also taking ownership of treasury activities and key balance sheet areas.

This is a great opportunity to build deep expertise in financial control, gain exposure across multiple finance functions, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within a complex, international environment.

• Support and deliver month‑end close activities across treasury, intercompany, and Ireland accounting
• Prepare and present balance sheet reconciliations and ensure key accounts are accurate and well‑controlled
• Contribute to statutory accounts preparation and support external and internal audit processes
• Manage treasury activities including daily bank postings, cashflow forecasting and free cash flow planning
• Own and monitor intercompany balances across group entities
• Ensure accurate excise duty reporting (Ireland) and compliance with regulatory submissions (ONS, CSO, etc.)
• Manage fixed assets and depreciation within SAP for GB&I
• Support tax reporting activities and internal control requirements (e.g. J‑SOX)
• Track and report key Order‑to‑Cash KPI to drive performance improvements
• Act as a subject‑matter expert on accounting standards, supporting implementation of new requirements (e.g. IFRS updates)
• Identify and drive opportunities for process improvements and better ways of working
• Partner with stakeholders across Finance, Legal, Supply Chain and external auditors

• Exposure to a broad range of financial accounting areas in a dynamic, international business
• The opportunity to develop into a subject‑matter expert within Financial Control
• Strong cross‑functional collaboration and visibility across GB&I finance teams
• A role where you can actively contribute to process improvements and business performance
• Ongoing development opportunities and support for your career growth within finance

• Qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA/CA or CIMA)
• Solid financial accounting knowledge and understanding of reporting standards
• Experience working with SAP and strong Excel skills
• Highly organised and structured in your approach to work
• Curious mindset – you ask questions to fully understand the ‘why’ behind the numbers
• Comfortable working with ambiguity and able to move forward when not all answers are available
• Confident in making decisions and taking ownership
• High attention to detail with a proactive, self‑reviewing mindset
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities
• Strong interpersonal skills – able to engage, challenge and build relationships across teams
• A self‑starter who takes initiative while also being a collaborative team player
• Eagerness to learn and continuously develop

At Suntory, we recognize that diverse knowledge, perspectives, and backgrounds contribute to our collective success. We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all individuals can bring their whole selves to work every day, regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or any other protected characteristic.

Our recruitment and selection processes are designed to highlight what Suntory offers as an employer while allowing candidates to share their unique skills and experiences. We understand that career trajectories vary, and if you believe your experience/background can benefit our team, we encourage you to apply. We endeavor to make our interview process as inclusive as possible and offer reasonable accommodations as needed.

Together, we can cultivate a workplace where everyone can thrive and propel our mission of Growing for Good.