Financial Accounting Manager - London

TikTok; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global tech company in London is seeking a Financial Accounting Manager to join its EMEA Accounting and Reporting team. The successful candidate will manage relationships with external accounting providers, ensure compliance with IFRS standards, and lead the preparation of statutory accounts. Required qualifications include a BA in a related field, ACA/ACCA certification, and proficiency in German and Polish. This role offers a dynamic work environment that values strong communication and independent work capabilities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of post qualification experience in a relevant field.
• Experience in audit with in-house E‑commerce preferred.
• Ability to work independently with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with external accounting service providers.
• Support the preparation and reporting of financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.

Skills

Advanced Microsoft Excel

High proficiency in German

High proficiency in Polish

Knowledge of IFRS

Strong communication

Education

BA / BS degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

ACA / ACCA qualification

Tools

Oracle

HFM

Job description

About the Team: The EMEA accounting and reporting function owns the GL accounting and oversees the month end closing procedures for all subsidiaries in Europe, Middle East and Africa. We work across various accounting projects, providing technical support and ensuring all statutory requirements are compliant, including preparation of financial statements and liaison with external auditors. We are looking for a highly motivated and proactive Financial Accounting Manager to join our EMEA Accounting and Reporting team on a permanent basis. The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring the completeness and accuracy of our books and records, assisting with statutory accounting and the preparation of multiple statutory accounts across the TikTok EMEA region.

Responsibilities

• Manage the relationship with the external accounting service providers, ensure reporting packages are prepared accurately and timely on a monthly / quarterly basis.
• Support the monthly closing procedures and prepare quarterly reconciliations between IFRS and local GAAPs of our legal entities.
• Support the preparation of the financial statements, managing the relationship with the external auditors to ensure delivery of the statutory audits on the agreed timelines.
• Stay up-to-date with relevant accounting standards, applying group accounting policies, standards, procedures and internal control practices across EMEA entities.
• Ad‑hoc reporting for the UK / EC regulators and Group Finance.

Minimum Qualifications

• BA / BS degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• ACA / ACCA fully qualified with 5+ years of post qualification experience.
• Practice experience in audit with a combination of in-house E‑commerce experience preferred.
• Current theoretical and practical knowledge of IFRS and its implications on reporting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• High proficiency in German and Polish required for this role.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with large ERP accounting and reporting systems, Oracle and HFM preferred.
• Self‑directed, self‑motivated and strong learning ability.
• Able to complete work independently with attention to detail.
• Able to thrive in a fast‑paced and dynamic environment.
• Strong and collaborative communicator.