Interim Management Accountant

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Management Accountant to join our dynamic finance team. This role is crucial in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial records and providing insightful analysis to support business decisions. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of accounting principles and possess excellent analytical and communication skills. This position offers a great opportunity to contribute to a growing international company in a supportive and collaborative environment.  

Responsibilities:

• Manage the General Ledger, ensuring accurate and timely recording of all financial transactions.

• Execute the monthly and annual closing processes, including reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statement preparation.

• Perform cost accounting functions, including cost allocation, variance analysis, and inventory management.  

• Oversee Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable processes, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments.

• Prepare and analyse financial reports, providing insights into business performance and trends.

• Collaborate with other departments to provide financial support and analysis.

• Assist in the development and implementation of accounting policies and procedures.

• Contribute to process improvements and automation initiatives.

• Utilise Navision accounting software for general ledger reporting.

Rentokil Initial (RI) delivers services that ‘Protect People, Enhance Lives’. We protect people from the risks of pest-borne disease, the risks of poor hygiene or from injury in the workplace. We aim to enhance lives with services that protect the health and wellbeing of people and the reputation of our customers’ brands. Throughout the world, demand for higher standards of public health, stricter food safety legislation and compliance with workplace safety regulations are driving demand for our service expertise.  

Rentokil Initial is a global support services company, operating in all of the major economies of Europe, North America, Asia Pacific and Africa: 

• Rentokil Initial is a FTSE 60 company and operates in over 90 countries with revenues of over £5bn.
• We are a ‘people business’ with over 60,000 colleagues.
• We offer a wide range of services to businesses, the public sector and residential customers.
• Our core market categories are Pest Control and Hygiene/Washroom services.

Rentokil Initial has identified three core values that underpin our business - Service, Relationships and Teamwork. By living our values, we are better placed to offer consistently outstanding customer service.

Our Finland business is headquartered in Vantaa and is part of the Nordic and wider European region.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• Minimum 2 years proven experience in a similar Management Accountant role.

• Strong understanding of accounting principles IFRS, and local accounting requirements

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUPs).

• Experience with Navision accounting software an advantage.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Good communication skills in English (written and verbal).  

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health care plan.

• Benefits package including lunch vouchers, cultural vouchers, and training vouchers.

• Hybrid working model (3 days home, 2 days in office).

• Opportunity to work in a stimulating international environment.

• A collaborative and supportive team of nice colleagues.
   

For more information about the position, please contact our finance manager Anne Sundqvist, 040-675 8883 on 11.4.2025 between 9 - 11 am.

Apply no later than April 20th, but don't hesitate to apply, as we will fill the position as soon as we find the right candidate.