European Accountant

Wade Macdonald; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global technology company as a European Financial Accountant, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance across multiple EU entities. This dynamic position involves managing month-end processes, preparing reconciliations, and supporting audits while fostering a collaborative working environment. You will benefit from professional development opportunities and a competitive benefits package, all within a supportive finance team. If you're detail-oriented and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is your chance to make a significant impact in a growing international organization.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative working environment

Exposure to complex European financial operations

Competitive benefits package

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• Proven track record in EU VAT compliance and financial reporting.
• Experience in managing month-end processes and financial controls.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end close processes and financial reporting for EU entities.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and statutory reporting.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organised

Strong Excel skills

EU VAT compliance

Financial controls

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Education

Degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

SAP/S4HANA

Cognos

Job description

European Financial Accountant
Location: Reading, Berkshire. Hybrid 2 days in the office
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 Plus Bonus and Benefits

About the Client

Our client is a leading Global Technology company and has a strong presence across the UK and Europe. They believe in open communication and transparency, building trust and fostering strong relationships with employees and clients alike.

About the Role

This is a key role within the European finance team, responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance across multiple EU entities. You will take ownership of month-end close, reconciliations, statutory reporting, and tax compliance while supporting wider business objectives and continuous improvement initiatives.

Duties will include:

• Managing month-end close processes and financial reporting for multiple EU entities
• Preparing and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations and transfer pricing adjustments
• Maintaining and posting prepayments, accruals, and IFRS 9/16 journals
• Handling intercompany reconciliations and foreign exchange revaluations
• Reviewing and reconciling direct and indirect tax accounts, including VAT and corporation tax
• Preparing and presenting monthly reporting packs to key stakeholders
• Supporting statutory audits, regulatory filings, and tax return deliverables
• Coordinating with external bookkeepers for assigned entities
• Assisting in ad-hoc finance projects and continuous improvement initiatives

About You

You will be a detail-oriented and organised finance professional with strong Excel skills and a solid understanding of financial controls. A proven track record in EU VAT compliance and reporting is essential, alongside experience in managing month-end processes. The ability to work both independently and collaboratively is key, as is the capacity to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Experience with SAP/S4HANA and Cognos is desirable.

What You Will Receive in Return

This is an opportunity to join a dynamic and supportive finance team within a growing international organisation. You will benefit from professional development opportunities, a collaborative working environment, and the chance to gain exposure to complex European financial operations. Hybrid working and a competitive benefits package are also on offer.

Interested? Apply now to find out more!