Senior Accountant – Recruitment Agency

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to oversee day‑to‑day accounting, financial reporting, and compliance for our recruitment agency. The role will manage placement revenue, client billing, payroll accounting, and cash flow to ensure accurate records and timely reporting.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flow statements.
• Manage month‑end and year‑end closing, journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and account reconciliations.
• Review and reconcile revenue from permanent placements, temporary staffing, and contract recruitment.
• Ensure client invoices reflect agreed fees, approved timesheets, placement terms, rebates, and replacement guarantees.
• Oversee accounts receivable, monitor overdue balances, and coordinate collections.
• Manage accounts payable, supplier reconciliations, and payment schedules.
• Reconcile payroll costs for employees, temporary workers, and contractors, including deductions and statutory liabilities.
• Calculate and verify recruiter commissions and performance incentives.
• Monitor cash flow and prepare forecasts to support payroll funding and operating expenses.
• Support budgeting and analyze profitability by client, placement, recruiter, and business division.
• Prepare tax filings and maintain compliance with local accounting, payroll, and tax requirements.
• Coordinate audits and maintain accurate supporting documentation.
• Strengthen internal controls and improve accounting processes and financial systems.
• Mentor junior finance staff and collaborate with recruitment, operations, and management teams.