Job Description :
Job Title: Senior Accountant
Contract: permanent
Location: Budapest
About the FunctionOur Finance team deliver sustainable growth for our business, customers, and much-loved brands. We’re part of a $12.2 billion gross profit organisation, responsible for driving an exceptional level of performance and creating the potential for future growth.
Whether we’re utilising our digital capabilities and analytics to inform our business strategy or creating capacity to invest in the future — no two days are the same in our Finance team. Wherever your skills lie, we’ll help you to learn and develop, supporting you along the way in our inclusive culture.
About the role
The senior accountant role is helping the Statutory Team to make compliant (internally and externally) all the Hungarian entities, especially the Budapest office.
The team prepares monthly IFRS management accounts through SAP and reports in BFC for group consolidation and support the annual financial statement preparation as per HUN GAAP.
Main accounting areas are: fixed assets, creditors, accruals, intercompany, local and other taxes.
Role Responsibilities
Perform month end close including journal entry preparation, and supporting the reconciliation
Prepare review on management reports at monthly basis
Prepare financial & statutory reports
Support statutory financial statements under relevant local GAAP in quality and on time
Produce analytical review of management reports to provide relevant explanation of the entity’s activities and performance during the year.
Be in contact with statutory auditors and service providers
What you'll bring
Degree educated in relevant finance / accounting/ business area
Qualified accountant
4-5 years proven experience in finance / accounting
Strong Financial Controlling knowledge (Balance sheet, Group and Local Financial Reporting, Accounting principles)
Fluent Hungarian knowledge
Fluent English knowledge
Understanding of Hungarian Accounting Law
International qualification (IFRS) is an advantage
Interest in Taxation is an advantage.
Working with Us
Flexibility is key to our success. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you so that you’re supported to manage your wellbeing and balance your priorities from day one.
We recognise and value performance, offering our people a highly competitive Rewards and Benefits package including:
Our purpose is crafting iconic drinks chosen for life’s moments. And it’s our people, with their different experiences, perspectives and talents, who make that possible.
We value diversity in its broadest sense and want everyone to feel they can belong, contribute and strive for their personal best. You’ll work alongside people with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives — challenging, supporting and learning from one another as one outstanding team.
Together, we’re constantly learning and improving, combining the strength of our people, capabilities and iconic brands to raise the bar, grow and win. Wherever you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute, make an impact and play your part in making life’s moments mean a little more.
Ready to bring your best? This could be your opportunity.
If you require a reasonable adjustment, please ensure that you capture this information when you submit your application.
Worker Type :
RegularPrimary Location:
BudapestAdditional Locations :
Job Posting Start Date :
2026-09-10Skills Required
- Degree in finance, accounting, business, or a related field
- Qualified accountant
- 4-5 years of finance or accounting experience
- Strong financial controlling knowledge, including balance sheet, group and local financial reporting, and accounting principles
- Fluent Hungarian language skills
- Fluent English language skills
- Understanding of Hungarian Accounting Law
- International IFRS qualification
- Interest in taxation
Diageo Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Diageo and has not been reviewed or approved by Diageo.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive and often described as top-tier, particularly in manufacturing and salaried roles, with many indicating they feel fairly compensated. Compensation is frequently cited as a strong reason to join and stay despite pressures in some parts of the business.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave is widely recognized as a flagship offering, equalized across parents and inclusive of adoption and surrogacy, with benefits and bonuses maintained during leave. This family-friendly approach is highlighted as industry-leading and a standout element of the package.
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Retirement Support — Pension schemes are described as generous, with notable employer contributions enhancing long‑term financial security. In key markets such as the UK and U.S., offerings like pensions and 401(k) plans are presented as core components of total rewards.
Diageo Insights
What We Do
Diageo's official LinkedIn account. We're a global leader in premium drinks, across spirits and beer, a business built on the principles and foundations laid by the giants of the industry. With over 200 brands sold in 180 countries, our portfolio has remarkable breadth. From centuries-old names to exciting new entrants, and global giants to local legends, we're building the very best brands out there, and with over 30,000 talented people based in over 135 countries, we're a truly global company. With such diversity, we're able to truly represent our broad consumer base and think differently about the future. To maintain our position as leaders in the alcoholic beverage market, we always invest in the future and are mindful of the impact we have. Because just like the legends of our past, we're here to raise the bar – for people as well as the planet
