Senior Accountant

Due to the continued growth of Zenzero — driven by both strong organic performance and an active acquisition strategy — we are creating a new Senior Accountant role to strengthen our Group Finance function. As the business expands, the complexity of our reporting, consolidation, and integration requirements has increased, and this role will play a key part in supporting that evolution.

The Senior Accountant will contribute to monthly and annual reporting, prepare group consolidation schedules, support quarterly submissions to our parent company, and lead improvements in financial processes and automation. The role will also be instrumental in integrating newly acquired entities into Zenzero’s financial systems, controls, and reporting frameworks, ensuring consistency and high-quality financial information across the Group.

Responsibilities:

Monthly Financial Reporting

• Support the accurate and timely month end reporting of entities in our Group
• Assist with the preparation of the Group Board pack
• Quality of commentary and variance analysis.

Annual Statutory Reporting & Audit Support

• Accuracy and readiness of year‑end schedules and supporting documentation.
• Responsiveness and effectiveness in resolving audit queries.
• Support the in-house preparation of Statutory accounts for all entities in our group

Group Consolidation

• Prepare annual group consolidation (Supported by Group FC)
• Accuracy of consolidation workings (eliminations, FX adjustments, intercompany alignment).
• Timely delivery of consolidation schedules for month‑end and year‑end.
• Reduction in consolidation errors or post‑review adjustments.

Parent Company Reporting

• Completion of quarterly reporting packs to agreed deadlines.
• Quality of supporting analysis and explanations.
• Reduction in rework or follow‑up queries from the parent company.

Intercompany Reconciliations

• Timely and accurate reconciliation of intercompany balances.
• Speed and effectiveness of resolving mismatches across the group.
• Improved consistency in intercompany processes and data.

Process Improvement & Automation

• Identification of inefficiencies and delivery of measurable improvements.

Integration of Acquired Entities

• Smooth onboarding of new entities into financial systems and reporting frameworks.
• Alignment of chart of accounts, accounting policies, and reporting structures.
• Improvement in the quality and timeliness of financial information from newly acquired businesses.

Controls, Documentation & Compliance

• Maintenance and accuracy of SOPs, process documentation, and control frameworks.
• Compliance with group policies and financial reporting standards.
• Contribution to strengthening the Group’s internal control environment.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Effectiveness in working with AP, AR, Management Accounts, and local finance teams.
• Support provided to newly onboarded finance teams post‑acquisition.
• Quality of communication with senior stakeholders.

Personal Development & Contribution to Team

• Demonstrated initiative in learning new systems, tools, and reporting methods.

Requirements:

• Experience: 5-6 years’ experience in a similar position. Good knowledge of Xero required & ConnectWise beneficial but not essential
• Skills: attention to detail, strong communication skills, ability to question and challenge invoices & payments that look incorrect, able to understand and follow a process, Problem solving, Confidentiality & Integrity