Senior Accountant (General Ledger & Month-End Close)

About the role

Carlton Consultancies Private Limited, a consulting and outsourced financial services firm serving businesses across the UK, Europe and the US, is hiring a Senior Accountant in Colombo. The role sits within a dedicated finance team supporting a UK-based international client, combining onsite and work-from-home days.

Key responsibilities

• Take ownership of the general ledger.
• Independently deliver an accurate and timely month-end close across multiple entities and countries.
• Prepare journals, accruals and prepayments, and perform balance-sheet reconciliations.
• Investigate complex discrepancies and work accurately under pressure to meet tight reporting deadlines.
• Collaborate with international finance teams and train and mentor new team members.

Required profile

• Qualified or nearly qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent).
• 5+ years of experience in month closing, group reporting, audit, budgeting and balance-sheet reconciliation.
• Ability to work UK business hours.
• Knowledge of IFRS or UK GAAP, and experience in a multinational, manufacturing, distribution or inventory-based environment, is an advantage.

Required skills

• Strong general ledger and financial accounting skills, including independent month-end close in a medium-to-large organisation.
• Advanced Excel (PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, SUMIFS) and data-set analysis.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is an advantage.
• Clear communication and willingness to mentor others.