Senior Accountant

Richardson Sales Performance; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global finance company in Greater London seeks a Senior Accountant to ensure financial data integrity. You'll manage multi-currency reconciliations, oversee tax compliance, and support audits across various entities. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in Accounting, 3-5+ years of experience, and proficiency with ERP systems. This role offers the chance to excel in a dynamic, multinational environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of accounting experience in a global, multi-entity environment.
• Strong experience with balance sheet reconciliations and month-end close.
• Familiarity with UK/EU and APAC tax compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end and year-end close processes across multiple entities.
• Perform detailed reconciliations for key balance sheet accounts.
• Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for external audits.

Skills

Balance sheet reconciliations

General ledger support

Month-end close

Multi-currency accounting

Tax compliance requirements

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Accounting qualification

Tools

NetSuite

Certinia (FinancialForce)

Job description

Senior Accountant

Role Description

As a Senior Accountant within our international Finance team, you will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data across our global operations. Working within a fast-paced, multinational environment (150-200 employees across Europe, APAC, and North America), you will oversee multi-currency reconciliations, intercompany transactions, tax compliance support, and regional audit requirements.

Key Responsibilities

General Accounting & Financial Close

• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes across multiple entities.
• Perform detailed reconciliations for key balance sheet accounts
• Review P&L activity for accuracy, completeness, and proper period recognition.
• Prepare and post journal entries including accruals, reclassifications, and standard month-end entries.
• Maintain well-documented workpapers to support financial reporting and audits.
• Ensure compliance with global accounting policies and internal control standards.

Intercompany and Transfer Pricing

• Perform monthly intercompany reconciliations and coordinate settlement with global teams.
• Maintain transfer pricing policies and ensure cross-charges and allocations follow internal policy guidelines.

Local Tax & Regulatory Compliance (Europe & APAC)

• Support the preparation and submission of tax compliance requirements across multiple jurisdictions, including the United Kingdom, Belgium, Singapore, and Australia
• Gather and validate data requested by external tax advisors and regulatory authorities.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation for all tax and compliance activities.

Audit Support

• Prepare schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for external audits.
• Assist with statutory audits across entities and coordinate with regional advisors.

Skills/Abilities/Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; Accounting qualification preferred.
• 3-5+ years of accounting experience in a global, multi-entity environment.
• Strong experience with balance sheet reconciliations, general ledger support, and month-end close.
• Knowledge of multi-currency accounting and transfer pricing.
• Familiarity with UK/EU and APAC tax compliance requirements (VAT/GST, statutory filings).
• Proficiency with ERP systems; NetSuite and Certinia (FinancialForce) experience preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; strong analytical and documentation skills.
• Excellent communication skills across regions and time zones.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and tight deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.