Lead Accountant

The Lead Accountant will take ownership of the end-to-end finance function within a fast-paced and operationally focused environment. This hands-on position will oversee all aspects of financial and management accounting, ensuring the accurate and timely delivery of weekly and monthly reporting, year-end processes, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance requirements.Client DetailsOur client is the UK and European arm of a global food production and distribution group, supporting international import, sales, and supply chain operations across the region. The company is known for its commitment to excellence and providing high-quality products to its customers.DescriptionPrepare weekly management accounts with detailed multi-site analysis, delivering clear insights into business performance across all levelsProduce monthly management accounts and year-end financial statements, including audit file preparation, ensuring accurate, timely and compliant financial reporting from transaction to closeProvide high-quality financial reporting and analysis in line with statutory and internal requirements, with strong focus on accuracy, detail and controlPartner with the wider Finance Team to deliver consistent, commercially focused support to internal stakeholdersSupervise and develop junior finance staff, setting clear objectives, managing workload, and ensuring delivery against deadlines and team goalsOversee key finance operations including supplier payments, payroll support, ..... full job details .....