[26/10/2025] Uk Financial Accountant

About the Role Grade Level for internal use 10 The Role UK Financial Accountant supports the EMEA Controllers organization with UK and other jurisdictions managed out of the London office to ensure that the accounting operations are timely and accurately reported and that local statutory and International Financial Reporting Standards IFRS requirements are adhered to in addition to supporting enterprise-wide initiatives 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 Company s 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 We re 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 Bachelor s 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 LI-CBS What s In It For You Our Purpose Progress is not a self-starter It 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