Accountant

Fletcher George Recruitment Ltd; Leatherhead; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £48k-£55k

Hybrid working

25 days holiday

Benefits package

International exposure

Job summary

Fletcher George Recruitment Ltd represents a private group seeking an Accountant to manage European VAT compliance, multi-currency accounting and financial reporting across several UK and European entities, including cross-border transactions.

The role offers hybrid working, a salary of £48,000-£55,000 depending on experience, and an opportunity to gain genuine international exposure while supporting integration of newly acquired businesses.

Qualifications

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant with international client experience.
• European VAT experience is highly desirable.
• Strong written and verbal communication in English; additional European languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quarterly VAT returns across European jurisdictions.
• Manage high-volume, multi-currency transactions.
• Advising on VAT treatment of imports and cross-border transactions.
• Support statutory reporting, financial controls and UK payroll.
• Collaborate with colleagues and advisers across Europe.
• Assist integration of newly acquired businesses.

Skills

VAT accounting

Multi-currency accounting

Financial reporting

Education

ACCA/CIMA/ACA

Tools

Xero

Job description

Accountant - International Group Leatherhead, Surrey £48,000-£55,000 plus benefits Hybrid Working

European VAT Multi-Currency Accounting International Exposure

Fletcher George is delighted to be representing a successful, privately owned Group with growing operations across the UK and Europe, including Belgium, Poland and Germany.

This newly created role offers the opportunity to join a growing finance team and take ownership of European VAT compliance, multi-currency accounting and financial reporting across several businesses.

What's in It for You?

• £48,000-£55,000 salary guide, dependent on experience and qualifications.
• Hybrid working.
• 25 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays.
• Wider benefits package.
• Genuine international exposure and scope to grow with the business.

The Role

• Preparing quarterly VAT returns across European jurisdictions.
• Managing high-volume, multi-currency transactions.
• Advising on VAT treatment of imports and cross-border transactions.
• Supporting statutory reporting, financial controls and UK payroll.
• Working with Xero and liaising with colleagues and advisers across Europe.
• Supporting the integration of newly acquired businesses.

About You

We are keen to hear from qualified or part-qualified Accountants from industry or practice, including those with outsourcing or international client experience.

European VAT experience is highly desirable, particularly involving cross-border transactions. Strong Financial Accountants with international or multi-currency experience who are keen to develop their VAT knowledge will also be considered.

Additional European language skills are important. Business-level German, Polish, Dutch or Flemish would be particularly advantageous, alongside strong written and verbal English.

Location

Leatherhead, Surrey, commutable from Epsom, Dorking, Esher, Guildford, Cobham, Reigate and surrounding areas.