Trade Accounting Manager

 Location: West London (Hybrid)

 Type: Part-Time, Permanent (28 hours per week)

 Salary: Up to £38,500 (pro rata'd base) + benefits

Are you a finance professional with a knack for sales accounting, looking for a flexible, part-time role in a high-performing team? Our client, a leading name in the global food and beverage industry, is searching for a Trade Accounting Manager to oversee UK sales accounting processes and ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across the board.

The Company

This business is home to some of the most iconic and best-loved snack brands enjoyed around the world. With a proud heritage and a forward-thinking culture, they combine creativity, collaboration, and a strong purpose: to bring joy in every bite.

Their West London office is a hub of passionate professionals who thrive on innovation and teamwork. They offer an inclusive, flexible, and supportive environment with real development potential.

The Role

As Trade Accounting Manager, you'll be the go-to expert for all things sales accounting across the UK & Ireland. Working closely with an offshore team and internal stakeholders, you'll ensure financial data is accurate, risks are identified early, and reporting processes are smooth and compliant.

This is a part-time role (3 days or 28 hours/week) with flexibility in how you structure your working week. Perfect for someone wanting to balance professional impact with personal priorities.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and guide the external sales accounting team to meet KPI targets
Oversee UK&I sales accounting processes and ensure month-end deliverables are met
Complete and review balance sheet reconciliations, weekly accruals, and financial reports
Drive continuous improvement across accounting practices and systems
Act as a key contact for internal teams and external auditors
Ensure risks are identified and managed, and processes comply with internal controls

What We're Looking For

Solid experience in trade/sales accounting, experience within FMCG, pharma, or manufacturing would be a bonus.
Strong working knowledge of SAP and financial reporting
Confident working with accruals, reconciliations, and large datasets
A proactive mindset with an eye for process improvement
Comfortable managing third-party teams and cross-functional collaboration
Well-organised, detail-focused, and a natural communicator
ACCA, CIMA, or ACA part-qualified or fully qualified
Experience managing or overseeing offshore teams would be beneficial.

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