Job Description

A little bit about us
McDonalds UK & Ireland has a proven track record of investing in the development of its employees and offering flexibility as part of its dedication to being a modern and progressive company. Every year, it invests over 40 million in developing people, giving every one of its employees the opportunity to take part in structured training.
We're a people business just as much as we are a restaurant business. We strive to be the most inclusive brand in the world by building diverse teams who create delicious, feel-good moments that are easy for everyone to enjoy. Joining McDonald's means thinking big every day and preparing for a career that can have impact around the world.
Company Vision and Culture
McDonalds is defined by its culture. Our culture shapes and informs everything we think and everything we do. Our culture influences the way we interact with each other, and how we interact with customers, franchisees, and suppliers. Our culture motivates and inspires us to attract and retain great talent, creating positive, energising, exceptional working environment for us all.
The opportunity
Job Title: Specialist, Accounting Operations
Location: East Finchley / Hybrid (3/2)
McDonalds UK & Ireland is looking for a Specialist, Accounting Operations to join our finance team. In this critical role, youll work closely with the Assistant Financial Controller, the UK&I Market Controller, and our third-party providers to deliver accurate, high-quality accounting operations all while helping drive process improvement across the board.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong technical accounting skills and a passion for operational excellence to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
What youll be doing:

• Partner with the Assistant Financial Controller to triage escalations and keep operations running smoothly.
• Deliver and support core controllership activities such as A2R (Account to Report), P2P (Procure to Pay), and R2R (Record to Report) with a high level of accuracy.
• Perform key in-Market accounting, audit, and tax activities requiring local presence.
• Act as the day-to-day liaison with our third-party accounting provider, ensuring alignment and efficient service delivery.
• Monitor and ensure the accuracy and quality of outputs from the third-party provider.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for the UK&I market finance team and corporate stakeholders, providing clear communication and operational support.
• Play a role in resolving issues, disputes, and approvals within our Scaled Services model.

What background do I need to have
What we are looking for:

• A bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience working successfully with third-party providers in an accounting or finance setting.
• A mindset focused on continuous improvement and process efficiency.
• Strong attention to detail and solid organisational skills.
• Clear and confident communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A customer-first approach, with a commitment to delivering high-quality service to stakeholders.
• The ability to juggle multiple priorities and work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
• Familiarity with Oracle Fusion a bonus

At McDonald's, we are People from all Walks of Life...
At McDonalds we are People from all Walks of Life...
People are at the heart of everything we do, and they make the McDonalds experience. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture that means people can be their best authentic self in our restaurants and offices, which helps us to better serve our customers. We have a strong heritage of diversity and representation within our communities, which we are proud of. The diversity of our people, customers, Franchisees and suppliers gives us strength.
We do not tolerate inequality, injustice or discrimination of any kind. These are hugely important issues and a brand with our reach and relevance means we have a very meaningful role to play.
We also recognise our responsibility as a large employer to continue being active in our communities, helping to develop skills and drive aspirations that will help people to be more aware of the world of work and more successful within it, whether with McDonalds or elsewhere.
Benefits
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Hybrid Working Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid working with 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.
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Private Medical Care Corporate employees receive private medical care, either immediately or following 6 months service depending on your role.
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Holiday Allowance Full-time office employees receive 28 days paid holiday annually, plus 2 months sabbatical per every 10 years' service.
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Wellness Benefits Your wellbeing matters. Enjoy access to wellbeing resources, mental health support, and initiatives designed to help you feel your best - in and out of work.
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Pension & Life Assurance Access our stakeholder pension scheme alongside Life Assurance cover if you contribute a minimum of 3%.
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Career Growth We highly value talent and believe in helping our people grow. We support career progression through mentorship, training and leadership development opportunities.
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Values Heroes We live by our values and we reward those who demonstrate their commitment to them.
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Performance Reviews & Bonus Your performance will be reviewed formally every 6 months and pay is reviewed annually based on performance. There is also potential to receive an annual bonus each year.
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Meals at Work You can choose food from our restaurant menu on your break and can even try the latest promotions.
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Length of service Your length of service doesn't go unnoticed - we reward you with monetary benefits for long service.
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Pay & Perks Receive competitive pay and a range of exclusive perks, including employee discounts and an on-site gym at our Head Office.
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Employee Discounts Benefit from our generous employee discount scheme, covering a range of retailers and services across the UK.
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Summer Fridays Summer Fridays allow our Corporate Careers teams to finish early, every Friday, during the summer months.
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