European Accountant

77 Diamonds; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

77 Diamonds, a leading ecommerce retailer specializing in diamond jewelry, is seeking an EU Accountant. This role involves managing finance operations across EU entities, ensuring compliance with local regulations, and assisting with financial reporting and VAT obligations. The ideal candidate should have 3-5 years of experience, fluency in English, and proficiency in accounting software.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a similar accounting role.
• Must speak English and another European language.
• Experience with local accounting regulations in the EU preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process and pay supplier and customs invoices accurately.
• Allocate customer payments and monitor sales invoices.
• Prepare monthly VAT returns and assist with intercompany reconciliations.

Skills

Prioritisation

Independence

Knowledge of EU VAT regulations

Proficiency in Excel

Proficiency in Google Sheets

Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics Business Central

Fluency in English and another European language

Job description

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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.

With headquarters in the UK and operations currently across Germany, Switzerland, Sweden, France, Italy, Denmark, and Dubai with further expansion plans.

We're seeking a EU accountant to support the EU Financial Controller - French speaker would be ideal. You're looking for a position which allows you to grow and learn. You'll assist in managing finance operations across all EU entities in this varied and challenging position.

Responsibilities

You will be in charge of the following across all EU entities, directly reporting to the Financial Controller Europe handling:

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

• 3-5 years experience in a similar role
• An ability to prioritise and manage expectations
• An ability to work independently
• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics Business Central
• Proficiency in Excel, Google sheets and JET reporting systems
• English and another second European language is a must
• Experience with local accounting requirements in the EU (preferable Spain and/or France)
• Knowledge of EU customs and VAT regulations

Salary - £45-50Kpa

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry

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