Financial Accountant
Unilever Prestige Hub · London, England, GB
Financial Accountant – Job Description Reporting to: Assistant Financial Controller Role summary The Financial Accountant is responsible for the end‑to‑end d...
Job description
Financial Accountant – Job Description Reporting to: Assistant Financial Controller: Role summary: The Financial Accountant is responsible for the end‑to‑end delivery of accurate period‑end close, balance sheet integrity and statutory‑ready financial reporting for assigned entities, with primary ownership of the EU entity. The role owns the general ledger, applies accounting judgement across accruals and estimates, and acts as the primary finance contact for audit, VAT and stakeholder queries within scope. The role requires strong technical accounting capability, attention to detail and the ability to interpret and explain financial results. The Financial Accountant plays a key role in maintaining financial control, ensuring compliance with group accounting policies and local statutory requirements, improving processes and supporting decision‑making across the business. Key responsibilities: Period‑end close & financial reporting: General ledger & balance sheet accountability - Own the period‑end close process for assigned entities (primarily the EU entity), ensuring timely, accurate and complete delivery. - Prepare and review monthly financial reporting packs, including P&L, balan...