Senior Financial Accountant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Senior Financial Accountant
Amber Beverage UK (ABUK) is looking for a Senior Financial Accountant, to oversee the day-to-day operation of the Finance team, ensuring that the general ledger is maintained, invoicing is completed correctly and on time and recharges are processed.
The role will be…
As our Senior Financial Accountant, you will:
- Maintain the general ledger
- Ensure timely, accurate and complete recording of transactions
- Ensure compliance with statutory and group requirements with processing transactions
- Prepare balance sheet reconciliations
- Ensure data accuracy in preparation of VAT returns
- Ensure accurate accounting of other taxes (e.g. excise, PAYE) (specific tax knowledge not required)
- Assist with local statutory and group audit requests
- Develop and document accounting policies and procedures
- Preparation of intragroup recharge invoices
- Administrative payroll tasks on an adhoc basis
- Supervise the Finance Assistants
You will be…
Our Senior Financial Accountant will be:
- Knowledgeable in accounting and financial reporting principles
- Open minded and effective at initiating change and efficiencies
- A confident communicator, able to build relationships at all levels, internally and externally
- Keen to work with multifunctional accounting systems
- Experienced in working in a similar field, preferably within an international organisation
- A strong line manager, experienced in training and developing teams
- Qualified in accountancy (ACCA or ACA)
What we offer…
As Senior Financial Accountant you will get:
- Competitive salary
- Hybrid working
- 25 days holidays plus Bank Holidays
- Private healthcare
- Medical cashback plan
Who we are…
A*mbitious Minds Bring Excellent R*esults
Having been part of Amber Beverage Group since 2018, Amber Beverage UK (ABUK) aims to become the country’s number one drinks distribution business. With an exciting portfolio of 60 international brands, ABUK services all sectors of the UK’s drinks market across on and off trade categories, with an impressive track record of building wines and spirits brands across the last 20 years.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £50,000.00-£60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Private medical insurance
Application question(s):
- Do you hold, or are part-qualified in, an ACCA or ACA?
- What are your salary expectations?
Work Location: Hybrid remote in London, W8 4SG
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Senior Financial Accountant roles across Amber Beverage UK's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £50,000 - £60,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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