Senior Accountant (Fixed-Term 1 Year)

About the role

Safeguard Global is hiring a Senior Accountant for a 1-year fixed-term contract. The role sits in the Accounting team, which delivers accurate financial data for group reporting and local accounting needs, working closely with payroll colleagues. You will help maintain the financial health and discipline of the entities, manage records, prepare statements, ensure compliance and support key financial decisions.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver monthly financial reports, analysing P&L and balance sheet positions
• Run weekly bank reconciliations, analyse cash positions and monitor cash flows
• Work with Accounts Receivable on invoicing and outstanding debts
• Own intercompany reconciliations
• Manage market-related accounts payable, uncover liabilities and process month-end journal entries
• Support local accounting, tax and audit partners with documentation
• Build reports, strengthen financial controls and identify business risks early
• Review and improve processes, procedures and policies

Required profile

• Strong foundation in accounting principles and financial reporting, with senior accounting or similar experience
• Experience in a multinational business environment
• Expertise in preparing and reviewing financial statements, P&L and balance sheet reconciliations
• Deep understanding of how finance links to the business
• Written and verbal English
• History of designing and implementing process improvements (finance project experience is a major plus)

Required skills

• Advanced Excel
• Data analysis

What we offer

• Remote-first work with flexible scheduling
• Competitive leave package, including paid bonding leave
• Two paid charitable days off
• Annual bonus scheme or sales incentive plan
• Access to two learning platforms