Lead, Accountant (UK and Ireland)

Santen • St Albans, England • Posted July 22, 2026

Position Overview

Job Description

What you will do

  • Support month-end close activities, partnering with outsourced finance providers to ensure timely, accurate reporting and robust balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Serve as a key contact for Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, expense management, purchase-to-pay processes, and credit control activities, helping optimise cash collection and working capital.
  • Support VAT, statutory audit, and compliance requirements while ensuring adherence to internal controls, financial policies, and governance standards.
  • Partner with Sales, Marketing, HR, and other business functions to monitor costs, provide budget visibility, and deliver meaningful financial insights.
  • Prepare variance analysis, management reports, and performance dashboards to support operational decision-making and business performance tracking.
  • Contribute to monthly performance reporting, budgeting, and forecasting proces...