Financial Accountant

Product Madness (U.K) Limited; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the industry seeks a Financial Accountant to manage accounting for its European operations. The role involves overseeing month-end closing, reconciliation, and financial reporting while collaborating with teams across multiple regions. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with strong technical skills and a proactive mindset.

Qualifications

• Experience with month-end closing and reporting.
• Knowledge of IAS 38 and IFRS 16.
• Strong system skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly close process for European operations.
• Perform bank reconciliations and manage the fixed asset register.
• Provide high-standard financial reporting and analysis.

Skills

Technical accounting

Reporting

Reconciliation

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Process improvement

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Concur

TM1

Job description

The Financial Accountant is responsible for assisting in the day-to-day management of the accounting function for the European operations of the Pixel United portfolio, as well as supporting the Financial Controller in executing accounting and reporting initiatives. This role reports to the London-based Financial Controller and collaborates closely with a global team in Seattle, WA.

What You'll Do

1. Lead the monthly close process for European operations, including Product Madness UK and subsidiaries in Poland, Spain, Ukraine, Israel, France, and Finland.

2. Post journals accurately.

3. Maintain, analyze, own, and improve monthly balance sheet reconciliations.

4. Perform bank reconciliations and account for foreign exchange differences.

5. Manage the fixed asset register, including accounting for additions, disposals, and depreciation.

6. Oversee prepayments and accruals ledgers, ensuring accuracy and completeness in collaboration with the wider business.

7. Provide high-standard financial reporting and analysis for local management and corporate stakeholders.

8. Post and review monthly payroll for accuracy and completeness.

9. Collaborate with Accounts Payable team to review and approve weekly payments.

10. Develop and maintain robust financial control processes and procedures.

11. Support corporate projects and system implementations.

12. Participate in year-end audits and prepare statutory accounts for Product Madness UK in accordance with FRS 101.

13. Handle ad hoc tasks such as tax queries, surveys, intercompany recharges, and others.

What We're Looking For

1. Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent).

2. Strong technical accounting, reporting, and reconciliation skills.

3. Experience with month-end closing and reporting.

4. Knowledge of IAS 38 (Intangible Assets) and IFRS 16 (Leases).

5. Proactive, adaptable, and flexible mindset.

6. Strong system skills: Excel; familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics 365, Concur, and TM1 is a plus.

7. Ability to work independently and efficiently.

8. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills; effective partnership with all organizational levels.

9. Self-motivated, proactive, and continuously seeking process improvements.