Bunzl UK and Ireland
FSSC Accountant
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Company Description
Bunzl UK and Ireland is part of a specialist international distribution and services Group with operations across the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the UK & Ireland. The business supports customers worldwide with essential products and solutions that help them run their operations effectively. Bunzl’s purpose is to deliver these essential business solutions while creating long-term sustainable value for all stakeholders and contributing to local communities through volunteering and charitable initiatives. The Group is committed to sustainability, working with customers and partners to innovate, improve efficiency, and help drive a more sustainable and equitable future. Bunzl also places strong emphasis on talent, diversity, and inclusion, fostering workplaces where people from different backgrounds can bring their best to multiple sectors and geographies.
Role Description
The FSSC Accountant role is a full-time hybrid position based in London, with some flexibility for working from home. The role involves managing and processing financial transactions within the Financial Shared Service Centre (FSSC), including general ledger postings, reconciliations, month-end and year-end close activities, and preparation of standard financial reports. The FSSC Accountant will support budgeting and forecasting processes, assist with audit requirements, and help ensure compliance with internal controls and relevant accounting standards.
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Day-to-day responsibilities include:
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- Collaborating with business units
- Resolving queries
- Improving financial processes
- Contributing to continuous enhancement of shared service operations
The role also requires effective communication across finance teams and stakeholders to maintain accurate and timely financial information.
Qualifications
- Strong technical accounting knowledge, including general ledger management, reconciliations, and familiarity with month-end and year-end procedures.
- Proficiency with finance and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar), and advanced skills in Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to analyze financial data, prepare accurate reports, and support budgeting, forecasting, and performance monitoring.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally in a shared service environment and manage stakeholder expectations.
- Organized and detail-focused approach, with strong time management, problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to process improvement.
- Relevant professional qualification or progress toward one (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ACA) and prior experience in a finance or shared service centre role.
- Understanding of internal controls, compliance requirements, and best practices in financial governance.
- Commitment to Bunzl’s values around diversity, inclusivity, sustainability, and ethical business practices.
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