Posted 6 days ago

Senior Accountant, International

LondonHybridFull-time

AI Summary

The Senior Accountant, International oversees the UK entity’s General Ledger, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with UK GAAP, and leading month-end and year-end close activities.

About this role

About the Company

e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. stands with every eye, lip, face, paw and fin. Our deep commitment to clean, cruelty free beauty at an incredible value has fueled the success of our flagship brand e.l.f. Cosmetics since 2004 and driven our portfolio expansion. Today, our multi-brand portfolio includes e.l.f. Cosmetics, e.l.f. SKIN, Well People - clean beauty powered by plants, Naturium - high-performance, biocompatible, clinically-effective and accessible skin care, and our newest brand, rhode skin - developed by Hailey Rhode Bieber, a line of curated skincare essentials, formulated for a variety of skin types and needs with high performance ingredients, it’s a daily routine that nourishes your skin barrier over time

In our Fiscal year 25, we had net sales of $1 Billion and our business performance has been nothing short of extraordinary with 29 consecutive quarters of net sales growth. We are the #2 mass cosmetics brand in the US and are the fastest growing mass cosmetics brand among the top 5. Our total compensation philosophy offers every full-time new hire competitive pay and benefits, bonus eligibility (200% of target over the last seven fiscal years), equity, flexible time off, year-round half-day Fridays, and a hybrid 3 day in office, 2 day at home work environment. We believe the combination of our unique culture, total compensation, workplace flexibility and care for the team is unmatched across not just beauty but any industry.

Visit our Career Page to learn more about our team: https://www.elfbeauty.com/work-with-us

Position Summary

The Accounting Manager will be responsible for overseeing the General Ledger function for the UK entity, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with UK GAAP, and timely completion of month-end and year-end close activities. This role will lead day-to-day accounting operations, statutory audit support, financial analysis, and reporting requirements while partnering cross-functionally with internal stakeholders.
The ideal candidate will bring strong technical accounting expertise, leadership capabilities, and the ability to operate effectively within a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the month-end and year-end close processes, including preparation, review, and posting of journal entries.
• Review monthly and quarterly accruals and prepayments in collaboration with various departments to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Oversee reconciliation and maintenance of all Balance Sheet accounts and ensure timely resolution of reconciling items.
• Manage and maintain the Fixed Asset Register, including capitalization, depreciation, and disposals.
• Review and approve bank reconciliations, credit card reconciliations, and intercompany account reconciliations.
• Oversee employee expense reporting, Concur administration, and Purchase Order (PO) processes while ensuring policy compliance.
• Partner with external auditors by preparing audit schedules, supporting documentation, and responding to audit queries for the UK statutory audit.
• Support the preparation and review of statutory financial statements in compliance with UK GAAP requirements.
• Prepare and analyze cash flow forecasts and provide insights to leadership for effective financial planning.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, accounting policies, and financial compliance standards.
• Drive process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and reporting accuracy.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including FP&A, Payroll, Procurement, and Operations to support business objectives.
• Lead, mentor, and develop junior accounting team members by providing guidance, performance feedback, and coaching.
• Allocate and review team workload to ensure deadlines and deliverables are consistently achieved.
• Support hiring, onboarding, and training initiatives within the accounting function.

Requirements

• Qualified Accountant required (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Strong knowledge and practical application of UK GAAP is mandatory.

Qualifications

• 8 - 10 years of progressive accounting experience, including experience in General Ledger accounting, month-end close, and statutory reporting.
• Prior experience managing or mentoring accounting team members is preferred.
• Experience working within multinational or fast-paced environments is highly desirable.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and organize large volumes of information efficiently.
• Demonstrated leadership and people management capabilities with a collaborative working style.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic, and evolving environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems such as SAP and expense management platforms such as Concur.
• Strong understanding of financial controls, reconciliations, and reporting processes.