UK Financial Accountant
Core
Support EMEA Controllers organization with UK and other jurisdictions to ensure timely, accurate accounting operations and adherence to local statutory and IFRS requirements.
Role type
Senior IC financial accountant
Builds
Financial statements, statutory reports, and tax returns for UK entities
Domain
Finance / Accounting
Required skills
Financial statement preparation (IFRS, UK GAAP, US GAAP), Balance sheet and P&L analysis, Journal preparation and posting, Month-end close processes, Payroll journal preparation and reconciliation, Intercompany cross-charge allocation, External auditor liaison, Tax return preparation, VAT return management, Mergers and acquisitions support, Process improvement
Preferred skills
Public accounting experience, Audit practice experience, AI tools usage (Copilot, ChatGPT, Gemini), Experience in other EMEA jurisdictions
Technologies
IFRS, UK GAAP, US GAAP, Payroll systems, Audit software, VAT systems
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 FRS/IFRS and US GAAP. Liaise with external auditors for timely completion of statutory audits. 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.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC