European Accountant

77 Diamonds Limited; Lewes; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing international brand is looking for a European Accountant to support its finance operations across EU entities. You will handle vital responsibilities in finance administration, VAT compliance, and financial reporting, working with a team of professionals in a hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• Up to 5 years' experience in a finance role.
• Experience with local accounting requirements in the EU.
• Proficiency in English and another EU language is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support finance operations across EU entities.
• Manage accounts payables and receivables, banking and cash accounting.
• Assist in VAT reporting and preparation of financial statements.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication

Fluency in English and French/Spanish/Polish

Excel

Microsoft Dynamics Business Central

JET reporting systems

Knowledge of VAT regulations

Job description

European Accountant

Brighton (with hybrid-working)
Salary of £45,000 – £50,000 per annum, depending on experience

77 Diamonds is a multiple award-winning ecommerce retailer, specialising in diamond jewellery. We combine technology with traditional craftsmanship to create bespoke engagement rings, wedding rings, and fine jewellery at market-leading prices. We have headquarters in the UK and operations currently across Germany, Switzerland, Sweden, France, Italy, Denmark, and Dubai, with further expansion plans.

We’re now looking for a European Accountant to join our growing team and support our EU Financial Controller on a full-time, permanent basis.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious finance professional to elevate their career within a fast-growing international brand, expanding their technical expertise and cross-border experience.

You'll play a vital role in supporting finance operations across multiple EU entities, gaining valuable exposure to a broad range of accounting responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Financial Controller Europe, you will support finance functions across all EU entities, including:

Accounts Payables:

- Timely & accurate processing and payment of supplier & customs invoices, ensuring all transactions are posted in line with Company accounting policy

Accounts Receivables:

- Allocation of customer payments
- Monitor, review, and correct integration of sales invoices into accounting ledger

Banking & Cash accounting:

- Bank postings & bank reconciliations
- Payment Service Provider processing
- Customer cash receipts postings & reconciliation of cash balance
- Employee Expense Management Platform
- Reconciliation with accounting ledger

Month-end and year-end tasks:

- Ensure books are closed in a timely and accurate manner
- Preparation of monthly balance sheet account reconciliations
- Assist with intercompany reconciliations
- Assist Financial Controller in preparation of statutory financial statements and preparation of year end audit files and assisting with the annual group audit

VAT reporting:

- Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual VAT returns
- VAT return reconciliation to accounting ledger

Forecasting & Budgeting:

- Assist with the preparation of quarterly forecasts, annual budgets and cost benefit analysis
- Ad hoc duties as and when required as well as providing holiday cover

Key Experiences, Skills and Qualifications

- Up to 5 years’ experience in a similar role
- Experience with local accounting requirements in the EU (preferably Spain and/or France)
- Knowledge of EU customs and VAT regulations
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage expectations
- High attention to detail and a methodical approach to problem solving
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Clear and confident communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics Business Central
- Skilled in Excel, Google Sheets and JET reporting systems
- Must be fluent in English and either French, Spanish, or Polish (essential)

Please note, you must be able to travel to Brighton at least twice a week.

Other organisations may call this role European Finance Officer, EU Financial Accountant, Continental Accounting Specialist, EU Accounts and Reporting Analyst, European Statutory Reporting Accountant, EU Financial Compliance Officer, or International Accounting and VAT Specialist.

So, if you want to take the next step in your career with a growing international brand, apply today.