UK Financial Accountant

Overview

In this role you will support UK entities and select jurisdictions from London to ensure timely, accurate reporting under IFRS and local standards. You’ll work within the EMEA Controllership team to drive compliant financial statements, month-end close, and audits, while contributing to process improvements. You will partner with cross-functional teams and external auditors to meet statutory obligations and tax workflows. This is an opportunity to shape controllership in a global, impact-driven environment.

Pay / Benefits

• Health & Wellness
• Flexible Downtime
• Continuous Learning
• Invest in Your Future
• Family Friendly Perks
• Beyond the Basics

Responsibilities

• Analyze balance sheet and P&L accounts and post relevant journals
• Support month-end close, including journal prep and reconciliations
• Prepare payroll journals and accruals, with intercompany payroll postings
• Allocate monthly intercompany charges related to payroll benefits
• Analyze monthly financial reports and present findings to the board on a quarterly basis
• Maintain records and ensure compliance with accounting standards (IFRS/UK GAAP/US GAAP)
• Prepare legal entity financial statements under IFRS/UK GAAP/US GAAP
• Liaise with external auditors for statutory audits
• Ensure timely submission of financial and non-financial information to local authorities
• Support preparation of tax returns and UK VAT workflow management
• Assist with mergers, acquisitions, and legal entity restructuring
• Support process improvement projects and adoption of best practices

Key requirements

• 3 years’ experience in audit, finance, or accounting
• ACA / CA or equivalent certification
• Audit practice experience
• Good understanding of general tax accounting and local tax regimes
• Experience with financial statements under IFRS, UK GAAP and US GAAP
• Strong problem-solving ability
• Results-oriented and self-motivated

• Strong problem-solving
• Well-organized and able to prioritize deadlines
• Desire to exceed expectations
• IFRS
• UK GAAP
• US GAAP

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