Senior Financial Accountant - Fixed Term Contract

Thoughtworks; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 133,000 - 191,000; Full time

Job summary

the company seeks a Europe senior financial accountant to support our Global Controllership team. This fixed-term role focuses on audits, complex reporting, and financial compliance across European entities. You will lead local statutory audits, coordinate with UK/Ireland teams, and collaborate with FP&A to ensure timely closings.

Knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS and FRS102 is essential, ACA/ACCA preferred. This role offers hands-on impact and a project-based scope.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional accounting experience with a strong background in Audit and financial control.
• Deep working knowledge of both US GAAP, IFRS and FRS102.
• Qualified accountant- ACA or ACCA
• Highly proactive in identifying accounting risks and opportunities and implementing cross-functional solutions.

Responsibilities

• Audit Leadership: Lead local statutory audits, ensuring audit readiness and managing the completion of financial statements and timely responses to auditor requests.
• Reporting & Tax Compliance: Oversee timelines for local statutory filings across multiple European entities.
• Month-End Close: Partner with Europe Controllership and FP&A teams to manage the month-end close process, reviewing work against tight deadlines.
• Internal Controls: Own key SOX controls and assist in the implementation of robust internal controls to mitigate fraud risk and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with regional finance teams and the India Shared Services Team to ensure accurate reporting.

Job description

Europe senior financial accountant

(UK and Ireland with scope for supporting other entities)

the company is seeking a highly skilled financial accountant to support our Global Controllership team. This role is vital for driving immediate impact across our European entities. You will be responsible for leading audits, managing complex reporting requirements, and ensuring robust financial compliance.

Please note that this is a fixed term opportunity.

Job responsibilities

• Audit Leadership: Lead local statutory audits, ensuring audit readiness and managing the completion of financial statements and timely responses to auditor requests.

• Reporting & Tax Compliance: Oversee timelines for local statutory filings across multiple European entities.

• Month-End Close: Partner with Europe Controllership and FP&A teams to manage the month-end close process, reviewing work against tight deadlines.

• Internal Controls: Own key SOX controls and assist in the implementation of robust internal controls to mitigate fraud risk and ensure accurate financial reporting.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with regional finance teams and the India Shared Services Team to ensure accurate reporting.

Job qualifications

Required Skills

• Experience: 3+ years of professional accounting experience with a strong background in Audit and financial control.

• Technical Proficiency: Deep working knowledge of both US GAAP, IFRS and FRS102 .

• Education/Certification: Qualified accountant- ACA or ACCA

• Mindset: Highly proactive in identifying accounting risks and opportunities and implementing cross-functional solutions.

Preferred Skills

• Tech Savvy: Familiarity with automation or AI applications within finance/accounting.

• Experience of financial statement preperation under FRS102 or IFRS

• Software: Experience with PeopleSoft Financials

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Learning & Development

There is no one-size-fits-all career path at the company: however you want to develop your career is entirely up to you. But we also balance autonomy with the strength of our cultivation culture. This means your career is supported by interactive tools, numerous development programs and teammates who want to help you grow. We see value in helping each other be our best and that extends to empowering our employees in their career journeys.

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About the company

the company is a dynamic and inclusive community of bright and supportive colleagues who are revolutionizing tech. As a leading technology consultancy, we’re pushing boundaries through our purposeful and impactful work. For 30+ years, we’ve delivered extraordinary impact together with our clients by helping them solve complex business problems with technology as the differentiator. Bring your brilliant expertise and commitment for continuous learning to the company. Together, let’s be extraordinary.

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