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Your role at Clorox:

Reporting directly to the Accounting & Controls Manager, you’ll take ownership of key accounting processes for our UK legal entity while providing vital support to European operations.

In this role, you will:

This role will involve leading the month-end close and managing general ledger transactions. You will be overseeing VAT reporting, cash transactions (AP & AR), and balance sheet reconciliation support group consolidations along with ensuring compliance with corporate policies and internal controls.

You'll play a key role in statutory audits and deputising for the Accounting & Controls Manager when required. Managing and developing one direct report, fostering growth and excellence.

This is an exciting opportunity to combine technical expertise with leadership capability in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
The role is hybrid (3x a week in the office) based in Richmond, London, United Kingdom.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Ensure timely and accurate recording of all UK legal entity transactions.

• Review daily transactions in Netsuite and manage accruals in line with UK GAAP.

• Provide accounting support to European operations, including research, recommendations, and implementation of accounting changes.

• Maintain data integrity across reporting systems.

• Manage the SAP S4 Hana Group Reporting consolidation process, including posting US GAAP adjustment, ensuring deadlines and deliverables are met.

• Monitor balance sheet accounts regularly to ensure accuracy.

• Ad Hoc reporting for Sales, Marketing and Logistics teams.

• Act as finance contact for projects as required.

Cash Management & AR/AP Oversight

• Oversee the Order to Cash process in collaboration with Credit Control and Customer Service.

• Mentor and supervise AR and AP Analysts to ensure accurate payables, receivables, and cash management.

• Coordinate monthly intercompany reconciliations and payments with group entities.

VAT & Tax Compliance

• Act as the key contact for VAT across Europe and the UK.

• Collate, reconcile, and process VAT returns (UK and Netherlands).

• Partner with tax advisors to ensure compliance and support statutory audits.

• Assist with corporate tax returns, transfer pricing, and global tax compliance.

Internal Controls & Audit

• Support the Financial Controller and Finance Director in strengthening internal controls.

• Lead annual statutory audits, ensuring timely deliverables and stakeholder management.

• Review and recommend updates to accounting policies to align with best practice.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, with a focus on automation and efficiency.

• Provide regular trainings and updates to wider business on policies such as Travel and Expenditure, Prepayments, Procurement Policies.

What we look for:

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

Experience

• Newly Qualified or Finalist ACCA/CIMA/ACA with 4–6 years’ relevant experience.

• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP and financial statement preparation.

• Proven experience in statutory accounts, tax returns, and cash management.

• Demonstrated people management skills (managing at least one direct report).

• Experience working in a multinational or fast-paced environment preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to communicate effectively to leadership.

• Excellent understanding of internal controls and data integrity.

• Advanced Excel skills; proficient in MS Office (PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).

• Experience with Concur Expense, SAP S4 Hana, Netsuite, and Anaplan desirable.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree, College Diploma, or equivalent.

• Newly Qualified or Finalist ACCA/CIMA/ACA.

Workplace type:

#LI-Hybrid

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Benefits we offer to help you be well and thrive:

• Competitive compensation

• Generous 401(k) program in the US and similar programs in international

• Health benefits and programs that support both your physical and mental well-being

• Flexible work environment, depending on your role

• Meaningful opportunities to keep learning and growing

• Half-day Fridays, depending on your location

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