UK Financial Accountant

Description:

The role will be responsible for all financial duties for UK entities and any other countries that are deemed appropriate. We are looking for a candidate who is a problem solver with an analytical mindset who is comfortable with taking on responsibility to ensure compliance with local statutory requirements. The candidate will play a key role in providing support for all Controllership matters.
 

• 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.
   

What We’re Looking For

Basic Required Qualifications:
 

• 3 years’ experience in an audit, finance or accounting role, preferably in Public Accounting
• ACA / CA or equivalent certification
• Audit practice experience
• Good understanding general tax accounting and local tax regimes
• Experience of financial statement preparation under IFRS, UK GAAP and US GAAP
• Strong problem-solving ability
• Results orientated and self-motivating