Senior Accounting Team Leader

Posting Start Date

10/28/26

Purpose of the Job

Senior Accounting Team Leader plays a critical part in maintaining accurate financial records, management accounting, Statutory reporting, tax, facilitating seamless vendor relationships, and contributing to the smooth operation of the finance function, whilst ensuring consistency and compliance with UK accounting standards and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Ensure supervision of accurate and timely processing of Overhead invoices, resolving any discrepancies with internal departments
• Support in smooth month end close along with P&L reviews and analysis with commentary
• Management Reporting post month-end
• Manage the Balance Sheet Reconciliation of the relevant General Ledgers
• Support the Line Manager with operational oversight by helping with reporting, KPI tracking and driving improvements across processes to increase efficiency and promote and improve cost effectiveness within the business
• Filing the VAT Returns and ONS Surveys
• Leading and supporting junior team members, delivering training and development where needed
• Ensuring compliance with internal controls, policies and audit requirements.
• Support in statutory reporting, audits, and continuous improvement within the finance function

Job Requirements - Experience and Education

Key Experience

• AAT, CIMA, ACCA qualified or similar
• Proven experience in a high-volume environment
• Considerable Excel skills (including VLOOKUPs and IF formulas)
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships across the business
• Self-starter with a solution-focused mindset

Minimum of 2 years relevant experience

Desirable

Experience working in the freight & logistics industry

Experience with SAP & Ariba

Additional Requirements

In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed, the postholder may be required to perform other duties assigned by the business from time to time. Subject to adequate experience and/or training.

To participate in the annual performance appraisal and objective setting scheme. To work in accordance with all company policies including Health and Safety, Employment, Staff, Quality and Environmental.

It is important that during the employment with the Company and any time thereafter, that any information relating to the affairs of the Company is treated with the highest level of confidentiality.

To have a detailed knowledge of and apply the Company’s Business Plan in all aspects of development.

Leadership Behaviors

Building Outstanding Teams

Collaborate & break silos

Execution & Accountability

External focus

Growth mindset

Inclusion

Innovation

Setting a clear direction

Simplification

Skills

Analytical Skills

Attention To Details

Budgeting

Communication Skills

Decision Making

Financial Acumen

Interpersonal Skills

Leadership Skills

Problem Solving

Process Improvement

Team Collaboration

Time Management