Accounts Assistant jobs in Greater London

We are representing a global FMCG business seeking an experienced Financial Controller to join their finance hub in Düsseldorf, Germany. This is a senior role offering a competitive salary between €90,000-€100,000 per annum, an excellent bonus structure up to 35%, hybrid working, and a comprehensive benefits package. As Financial Controller, you will lead and develop a team of 3, plus oversee an offshore shared-service team, taking responsibility for entities across Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and the Nordic countries. You will manage the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close, ensuring accurate and timely reporting, while partnering with Commercial and Supply Chain Finance teams to provide insights that drive business growth. You will also analyse and report on P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow, develop strategies to achieve regional goals, manage key accounting processes (Procure-to-Pay, Order-to-Cash, Record-to-Report), and ensure compliance with regulations, internal controls, audits, and tax requirements. Additionally, you will champion process improvements to simplify and streamline financial operations. We are looking for candidates with: Sufficient experience as a Financial Controller, ideally with a Big 4 background and/or FMCG exposure. Professional accounting qualification with strong knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, tax principles, and internal controls. Proven experience with ERP and BI systems. Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, able to influence senior leaders. Fluency in German and English. Key competencies include being analytical and data-driven, commercially minded, results-oriented, pragmatic, and an excellent communicator and collaborator. This is a great opportunity to step into a senior regional finance role with a global FMCG company, offering clear career progression, hybrid working, and attractive employee benefits. If you are an experienced Financial Controller ready to make an impact, apply today with your CV.

KennedyPearce are partnering with a leading e-commerce platform based in London hiring an FP&A Leader on a 9 month FTC. This company offers a very flexible working enviroonment and a dog friendly office. Reporting to the Finance Director, you will drive forward-looking financial planning, forecasting, and analysis ensuring decisions are data-driven, strategically aligned, and supportive of ambitious growth objectives. This is a high-impact role with direct exposure to senior leadership, offering the chance to influence decision-making at the executive and board level. Key Responsibilities Strategic Planning Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial planning processes, ensuring alignment with business priorities. Build and scale robust financial models (profitability, long-term scenarios, investments) to underpin company-wide decisions. Establish and evolve an investment governance framework to guide capital allocation at the executive level. Business Partnering Act as a trusted advisor to the CFO and executive team, shaping strategic and operational decisions through financial insights. Influence senior stakeholders by aligning financial planning with near-term goals and long-term strategy. Champion financial discipline in evaluating, prioritising, and measuring initiatives. Performance Management & Communication Lead company-wide KPI and margin management, defining metrics that drive accountability and highlight trade-offs between growth and profitability. Anticipate risks and opportunities, recommending corrective actions or strategic pivots. Deliver clear and compelling financial communication for leadership and board presentations. Financial Analysis, Forecasting & Investment Strategy Lead the company-wide forecasting process, working closely with business teams and executives. Analyse competitive dynamics and internal performance to inform strategic direction. Drive investment evaluation frameworks for new products, markets, and initiatives. Projects & Initiatives Lead FP&A transformation initiatives to scale reporting, forecasting, and planning capabilities. Benchmark financial performance against industry leaders to ensure competitiveness. Requirements Professional accounting qualification (CIMA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent). Significant experience in FP&A or Strategic Finance within e-commerce, marketplaces, or high-growth environments. Proven track record of shaping financial strategies and influencing at the executive/board level. Advanced expertise in financial modelling, forecasting, and investment evaluation. Experience designing financial frameworks that scale with business growth. Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel; experience with BI/ERP tools (Looker, SQL, Planful, SAP, Oracle, etc.) a plus. Excellent communication and storytelling skills; able to influence and challenge senior stakeholders.

We are partnering with a globally recognised media agency hiring a Senior Manager - SOX & Internal Controls. This role is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced finance professional to lead the design, improvement, and embedding of a robust internal controls framework across a dynamic, fast-paced organisation. Reporting into the Finance Director, working 4 days in the office and 1 day working from home. The Role As Senior Manager - SOX & Internal Controls, you will: Lead the development, improvement, and documentation of the Finance Internal Controls Framework. Act as the subject matter expert on internal controls across finance projects, change initiatives, and regulatory updates. Own and manage specific controls across RTR, PTP, and OTC processes. Monitor control completion and quality assurance. Liaise with internal auditors and global controls teams to strengthen the control environment and enable a more controls-reliant external audit. Stay current with best practice methodologies and embed these within the business. Work with finance stakeholders locally and globally to ensure: Internal controls are fully embedded into business as usual. Efficient processes are in place to identify business/process changes and their impact on controls. The right balance between risk appetite and efficiency is achieved. Oversee SAP access controls to ensure appropriate segregation of duties. About You 8+ years' experience in internal controls, SOX compliance, internal audit, or risk management roles. Strong understanding of internal controls, risk frameworks, and fraud management in complex organisations. Experience in designing and implementing control frameworks with SOX knowledge. Qualified accountant with practice training preferred. Additional Internal Controls qualification (CIA, CMIIA, etc.) desirable. Strong stakeholder management skills - able to influence, persuade, and communicate effectively at all levels. Resilient, proactive, and comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, growth environment.

Our client is a fast-growing international logistics company based near Euston, known for its collaborative culture and strong growth trajectory. As the business continues to expand, they're looking for a motivated Billing Analyst to join their finance team. This is a hybrid role offering a mix of remote and office-based work. Role Overview: This role is key to ensuring accurate and timely billing processes, supporting financial analysis, and driving improvements in reporting and automation. You'll work closely with finance, IT, and operational teams to deliver high-quality billing data and insights. Main Responsibilities: Billing & Reporting: Prepare and deliver monthly billing reports for key customers using SQL and Tableau. Validate large datasets and resolve any discrepancies or data issues with IT and customers. Support the month-end close process with data checks, financial analysis, and activity reporting. Collaborate with the Management Accounting team to finalise billing outputs. Commercial Support: Assist in forecasting volumes for customer discount models. Apply pricing adjustments (e.g. indexation) to billing files as needed. Support customer discussions around historical billing issues. Provide analysis for ad-hoc queries from Operations and other departments. Process & System Improvements: Partner with IT to enhance internal reporting tools and dashboards. Identify opportunities to streamline and automate billing processes. Contribute to the development of new billing models and structures as the business evolves.