Financial Accountant

ADP; Staines-upon-Thames; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global HR technology leader is seeking a Financial Accountant in Staines-upon-Thames. The role focuses on financial accounting, month-end closing, and compliance with UK GAAP. Applicants should have experience with large data sets and advanced Microsoft Office skills. Newly qualified accountants are welcomed. This position supports various UK-managed entities and offers opportunities for professional growth and process improvement.

Qualifications

• Post journals with proper documentation.
• Experience in an international corporate structure preferred.
• Newly qualified accountants will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Handle financial accounting for UK entities.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Prepare audit information for statutory audits.

Skills

Microsoft Office (Advanced Excel)

Handling large data sets

UK GAAP accounting experience

Experience with ERP Oracle

Education

ACA/ACCA Qualified or Finalist Accountant

Tools

Oracle

Hyperion Planning

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Staines-upon-Thames, United Kingdom

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Posted:

25.08.2025

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09.10.2025

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Position Description

JOB PURPOSE:

To provide accurate and timely recording, classification and reporting of accounting transactions. There will be an emphasis on reconciliations, SOX controls, reporting results and recording of routine and non-routine transactions.

This is a Financial Accountant role that will require an understanding of multiple international entities, matrix structures and statutory & SOX impacts. In addition, the role will require ad hoc analysis and reporting requests.

A LITTLE ABOUT ADP:

We are a global leader in HR technology, offering the latest AI and machine learning-enhanced payroll, tax, HR, benefits, and much more. We believe our peoplemake all the difference in cultivating an inclusive, down-to-earth culture that welcomes ideas, encourages innovation, and values belonging. We’ve received recognition as a global Best Places to Work and recipient of many prestigious awards for diversity, equity, and inclusion, including a DiversityInc Top 50 Company, Best CEO and company for women, LGBTQ+, and more. Learn more on our YouTube channel:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Take a key role in financial accounting for Business Management Software Limited and other UK managed ADP entities and all activities related to the month end close and promotion
• Responsible for regulatory compliances, VAT returns, preparation of SOX controls and liaison with tax authorities for Business Management Software Limited and assist Accounting Manager on other UK managed ADP entities
• Responsible for the Cash, bank, loans, Fixed assets and Intercompany & netting reconciliations across all UK Managed entities
  
  
• Perform Balance Sheet reconciliations to a high level with strong support and reasoning for auditors and for internal requirements
  
  
• Prepare and submit audit information to a professional standard for Business Management Software Limited and other UK Managed entities. Work with Accounting Director and Deputy Accounting Director on the statutory audits
  
  
• Prepare UK GAAP trial balance and reconcile financial statements for Business Management Software Limited and assist on accounts preparation for other UK managed ADP entities where required
• Play a key role in the ensuring the Financial accounting for UK managed entities complies with relevant accounting standards
  
  
• Build close working relationships with the rest of the UK Finance team and other key stakeholders including auditors and other external advisors
• Work across the organisation's matrix structure, providing support to those that need it and obtaining information when it is required
  
  
• Strive for continuous process improvements
• Other ad-hoc tasks as required by Accounting Director and Deputy Accounting Director

KEY DUTIES/TASKS:

• Play a key role in the annual audit & month end related tasks for Business Management Software Limited and other UK managed ADP entities
  
  
• Post journals based on well-prepared support and present such support for scrutiny to management and auditors
  
  
• Prepare sound balance sheet reconciliations and support for all UK Managed entities as required
  
  
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key members of staff and external advisors

KEY STAKEHOLDERS:

• Accounting Director and Deputy Accounting Director for UK, Ireland and South Africa
• Financial Accounting team
• Head of FP&A & Team
• UK CFO

WHAT WE’D LOVE YOU TO HAVE:

Skills:

• Microsoft Office essential (Advanced Excel, Basic Word and PowerPoint)
• Comfortable with large amounts of data
• Experience with UK GAAP accounting (IFRS will also be considered)
• ERP Oracle and Hyperion Planning experience preferred

Education and Experience:

• Newly Qualified (ACA/ACCA) or Finalist Accountant would be considered
  
  
• Experience of an international corporate structure and matrix organisation preferred
  
  

WE WOULD ALSO LOVE YOU TO DEMONSTRATE THE FOLLOWING CAPABILITIES:

Teamwork:

• Build and maintain strong working relationships
• Actively network across the business, contribute to cross functional teams
• Value delivering high quality service to internal & external clients
  
  

Communication:

• Communicate with tact & sensitivity, invite feedback
• Express facts in a clear and concise manner
• Recognise information required from others and inform them appropriately

Analytical & Problem Solving:

• Able to obtain unbiased information by effectively questioning and probing
• Use sound rationale for problem identification and decision making
• Go beyond the initial findings and take steps to check multiple data sources and interpret
• various types of data
• Consistently determine an accurate sequence of activities to achieve goals
• Proactively look for root causes and not just symptoms of problems
• Appropriately use metrics and understand the information's impact on decisions
  
  

Results Orientated:

• Strong sense of urgency about solving problems and completing tasks
• Able to embrace and adapt to change
• Prioritise, Self-manage and propose win-win solutions

Attention to Detail:

• Organised and able to track work progress against schedule
• Ensure appropriate documentation on methodology and assumptions is in place
• Scrutinise own work
• Follow up with others to ensure work is tracking according to plan
  
  

Interpersonal Skills:

• Take a partnership approach
• Responsive and aware of others
• Resilient
• Knows who to involve in a process or decision making exercise