UK Financial Accountant

The Team: Reporting to the Associate Director Financial Accounting, you are part of the EMEA Enterprise Controllership Leadership team, which is a team of 29, responsible for managing the accounting operations in the region and supporting the Companys accounting and finance activities. The global Controllers organization is a team of 300+ globally.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze key balance sheet and P&L accounts; prepare and post associated journals.
• Support month-end processes, including journal preparation and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare and post payroll journals, reconciliations, including necessary accruals.
• Allocate monthly intercompany cross charges related to Payroll Benefits.
• Analyze monthly financial reports and present findings to the board quarterly.
• Maintain accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
• Prepare financial statements for legal entities per UK GAAP (FRS 101 and FRS 102) / IFRS and US GAAP.
• Support regulatory requirements ensuring timely submission of financial and non-financial information to local authorities.
• Ensure timely submission of financial and non-financial information to local authorities.
• Support preparation of tax returns and related accounting workflows.
• Prepare UK Group VAT returns and manage associated accounting workflows.
• Assist the UK & Bermuda Controller with mergers, acquisitions, and legal entity restructuring.
• Support process improvement projects by identifying and implementing best practices.

What Were Looking For:

Basic Qualifications:

• 3 years experience in a finance or accounting role, preferably in Public Accounting, including a thorough understanding of IFRS
• ACA / CA or equivalent certification
• Audit practice background from consulting
• Experience of financial statement preparation under IFRS
• Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent
• Hybrid - 2 days a week or 9 days a month in office is a must

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge or experience in using financial accounting systems, e.g. Oracle Fusion, SAP, Workiva, or other equivalent
• Accounting standards generally accepted in the United States (US GAAP)
• Good understanding general tax accounting and local tax regimes
• Time management skills and the ability to prioritise
• Strong problem-solving ability
• Good interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• Well organized and able to prioritize conflicting deadlines, attention to detail
• Results orientated with strong desire to exceed expectations
• Team player with good working relationships