Accounting Manager

Velocys; Oxford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Velocys is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead accounting operations and strengthen finance infrastructure. Reporting to the Group Controller, you will own close processes, financial reporting, tax compliance, and audit coordination across a growing international organization.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance and professional qualifications (CPA/ACCA/ACA), with 10+ years of multinational accounting experience and strong IFRS/US GAAP knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field and professional qualification (CPA/ACCA/ ACA).
• 10+ years progressive accounting experience, including multinational operations.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP; audits and month-end close experience.

Responsibilities

• Own month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Prepare financial reporting, reconciliations, and regulatory filings.
• Ensure IFRS/US GAAP compliance and accounting policies.
• Lead audits and coordinate with external auditors.
• Oversee corporate tax compliance with external advisors.

Skills

IFRS

US GAAP

Month-end close

Audit coordination

NetSuite

Financial reporting

Stakeholder mgmt

Tax compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA/ACCA/ACA

Tools

NetSuite ERP

Oracle EPM

Job description

Accounting Manager

Velocys is seeking to immediately fill the role of Accounting Manager

Help build the finance foundation for a growing global technology licensing company

Velocys is driving the transition to sustainable aviation fuel and low-carbon transportation through innovative Fischer-Tropsch technology. As we continue to grow globally, we’re looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to help lead our accounting operations and strengthen our finance infrastructure.

The opportunity

Reporting to the Group Controller, you will oversee the accounting function, monthly close process, financial reporting, audit coordination, tax compliance, and financial systems. This is a hands-on leadership role with significant exposure across the business and the opportunity to drive process improvements in a growing international organization.

What you’ll do

• Own month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Prepare financial reporting, monthly reconciliations, and regulatory filings.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, U.S. GAAP, and company accounting policies.
• Serve as key resource for technical accounting matter
• Support annual external audit process and serve as the primary liaison with auditors.
• Oversee corporate tax compliance, coordinating with external advisors on federal, state, and international filings.
• Maintain strong internal controls and support compliance initiatives.
• Manage payroll accounting oversight and tax compliance activities.
• Serve as business owner for NetSuite ERP, Oracle EPM and drive reporting and process improvements.
• Support Group Controller on finance transformation initiatives, automation, and scalability.

What we’re looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA, ACA, ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including multinational operations.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and U.S. GAAP.
• Experience leading audits, statutory reporting, and month-end close processes.
• NetSuite experience preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Collaborative, detail-oriented, and comfortable in a fast-paced growth environment.

Why Velocys?

• Join a company at the forefront of sustainable aviation fuel technology.
• Work closely with senior leaders across a global organization.
• Influence the development of scalable finance processes and systems.
• Be part of a collaborative culture focused on innovation, accountability, and impact.

Own it. Be a pioneer. Focus on customers. Collaborate.

Ready to make an impact on the bottom line? We’d love to hear from you.