EMEA Accountant

Parna Recruitment; Reading; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Parna Recruitment is recruiting for an EMEA Accountant to join our client's growing international finance team in Reading. The role suits a part-qualified or newly qualified accountant seeking to develop skills and progress within a global business.

You will cover accounting, financial reporting, compliance and business partnering across EMEA, collaborating with finance colleagues worldwide; you will work with US GAAP, VAT, SOX controls and Oracle ERP while supporting month-end close and process

Qualifications

• Part-qualified or newly qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of experience in accounting/finance.
• Experience in aerospace/defence, manufacturing, or industrial environments desirable.
• Strong ERP knowledge, ideally Oracle.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Knowledge of US GAAP, VAT, and SOX controls advantageous.
• French language skills beneficial but not essential.
• Proactive, hands-on with strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.
• Good communication and organisational skills in a multinational, matrix environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting across AP, AR, GL, inventory, and fixed assets.
• Prepare month-end journals and balance sheet reconciliations; support close activities.
• Assist with financial statement preparation under US GAAP.
• Prepare quarterly VAT returns for EMEA entities.
• Maintain SOX controls and support internal and external audits.
• Support management reporting, variance reviews, and gross margin analysis.
• Update weekly EMEA cash forecast and support Treasury.
• Support Oracle finance systems and process improvements.
• Coordinate payroll with external provider and resolve discrepancies.
• Build relationships with finance teams across EMEA; occasional international travel.

Skills

Advanced Excel

ERP systems

US GAAP

SOX controls

Attention to detail

Education

ACCA/ACCA/CIMA (or equivalent)

Tools

Oracle

Job description

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented EMEA Accountant to join our clients growing international finance team. This role would suit a part-qualified or newly qualified accountant looking to develop their skills and progress within a global business.

You will support a broad range of accounting, financial reporting, compliance, and business partnering activities across EMEA, working closely with finance colleagues internationally.

Key ResponsibilitiesAccounting Operations & Financial Reporting

• Manage day-to-day accounting across accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, inventory, and fixed assets.
• Prepare month-end journals, complete balance sheet reconciliations, and support month-end and year-end close activities.
• Assist with financial statement preparation, ensuring accurate records and compliance with US GAAP.

Tax, Compliance & Audit

• Prepare quarterly VAT returns for EMEA entities.
• Maintain SOX controls and support internal and external audit requirements.
• Work with the US internal audit team to review and improve controls.
• Liaise with external providers on annual statutory accounts and tax filings.

FP&A & Business Partnering

• Support management reporting, variance reviews, and gross margin analysis.
• Analyse financial and commercial performance, communicating key findings to relevant stakeholders.
• Work with the International Finance team on initiatives to improve working capital.

Treasury & Cash Management

• Update the weekly EMEA cash forecast and communicate key movements to the Treasury team.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Support Oracle finance systems, including fixed assets, accounts payable integrations, and system enhancements.
• Identify opportunities to improve inventory processes and month-end efficiency.
• Help maintain and strengthen financial controls, policies, and procedures.
• Coordinate monthly and annual payroll activities with the external provider, reviewing documentation and resolving discrepancies.
• Build effective relationships with finance teams across EMEA
• Undertake occasional international travel and support additional finance projects as required.

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Part-qualified or newly qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• 3–5 years' experience in an accounting or finance role.
• Experience in aerospace and defence, manufacturing, or an industrial environment is desirable.
• Strong ERP systems knowledge, ideally including Oracle.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Knowledge of US GAAP, VAT, and SOX controls would be advantageous.
• French language skills are beneficial but not essential.
• Proactive, hands-on approach with strong attention to detail and a willingness to learn.
• Good communication and organisational skills, with the ability to work effectively in a multinational, matrix environment.