Tate & Lyle

Accounting & Reporting Accountant - Senior Accountant (Maternity Cover)

Łódź April 16, 2026 Full Time Phenom (Tate And Lyle Tenant At Jobs.tateandlyle.com)

ABOUT US

Tate & Lyle is on a journey of change, inspired by our purpose of Transforming Lives through the Science of Food. Today, we are a global leader in sweetening, texture and fortification products that remove calories and add fibre. Customers use our innovations to create healthier, tastier food and drink for billions of consumers. Across the world, we are unlocking the curiosity and courage in our people – to foster a truly experimental culture and create a tech-enabled, more agile, risk-ready operation. Join us to play your part in growing our business and its positive impact on communities, society and the planet.

Tate & Lyle Global Shared Services Centre in Łódź is the principal location for handling the business support activities and processes for Tate & Lyle, both transactional as well as value-added business partnering support. Starting operations in 2011 with less than 50 people, we now have over 350 employees supporting operations globally. We have 30 teams operating in Łódź to provide service in the areas of Finance, Customer Service, Procurement, HR/People Services, and IS/IT

ROLE PURPOSE

The Senior Financial Reporting Accountant is responsible for supporting the financial reporting process by ensuring accurate and timely recording of financial transactions. This role involves assisting with the preparation of financial statements, reconciling accounts, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and company policies. Senior Financial Reporting Accountant provides support to less experienced team members. Seeks to improve processes through efficiency and automation. Subject matter expert and key user GL area with advanced knowledge about the process and accountancy overall. Dedicated to advanced activities with Business, Audit and Group Finance.

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES

 Complete all Financial Reporting Month End Close Activities according to Month End Close Timetable (including journal entries calculation and posting, reconciliation and confirmation of monthly intercompany balances and preparation data for consolidation purposes- HFM- Hyperion Financial Management submission).

 Ownership of more complex Financial Reporting processes / more demanding entities in Financial Reporting scope.

 Ensure appropriate business sense checks are in place, and continuously identify and recommend improvements to enhance financial accuracy and operational efficiency.

 Prepare regular and ad hoc reports.

 Produce monthly control files to ensure all reconciliations are complete.

 Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures.

 Perform more complex monthly Balance Sheet Reconciliations, assure proper follow-up.

 Support statutory reporting and reconcile the ledgers.

 Adhere to performance metrics targets and take corrective actions to meet service level expectations.

 Drive continuous improvements to systems and processes in place to ensure best practice, optimum effectiveness and efficiency.

 Participate in projects aiming to change and improve processes in General Ledger area.

 Close collaboration with all finance teams and other support functions as necessary.

 Independently liaise with Internal and External Audit.

 Provide guidance and mentorship to junior accountants and other team members.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

As a business operating in 50 countries worldwide, we offer a global rewards package to all employees alongside a range of country-specific benefits. In addition to the flexible working policy, hybrid working model & competitive salary we offer:
 

  • Extensive development opportunities and programs (vertical & horizontal promotions, foreign assignments, projects, broad range of internal & external training)
  • Private medical care, including dental care
  • MyBenefit Platform, including Multisport
  • Lunch subsidy
  • Work from home benefits package
  • Languages assistance program
  • Personal trainer
  • Life Insurance
  • LinkedIn Learning Platform access
  • Employee Assistance Program (an online platform to support your well-being) and Mental Wellness University
  • Possibility to participate in various programs & projects, including activities in Charity Team, First Aid Team, Emergency Team, Active Team and Eco Team
  • Last but not least: Work in a welcoming, stimulating, and energetic environment where you can unleash your potential
     

At Tate & Lyle, we are committed to all our employees being seen, heard, and valued and thus, we value the contributions of people with unique backgrounds, identities, and experiences.

Tate & Lyle is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.

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How to Get Hired at Tate & Lyle

  • Tate and Lyle is a focused specialty food and beverage ingredients company since the 2022 divestment of its Primary Products commodity business to KPS Capital and Continental Grain, and the recent November 2024 acquisition of CP Kelco has expanded the gums and hydrocolloids capability materially.
  • The recruiting platform is Phenom, accessible at jobs.tateandlyle.com, and the candidate experience is the standard Phenom flow with structured fields that recruiters filter on directly.
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