Senior Accountant

Intuit Inc.; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial software company in London is seeking a Senior Accountant to lead financial operations for one of their EMEA entities. The role involves collaboration with shared services, preparing journal entries, and managing audits. Candidates should have over 4 years of relevant experience and hold a qualifying accountant designation. The position supports a hybrid working model, ensuring flexibility for team members.

Qualifications

• 4+ years proven relevant accounting experience, preferably Big 10 trained.
• Strong technical and financial accounting frameworks and reporting (IFRS, EMEA Local GAAP, or US GAAP).
• Fluent in English; secondary language skills are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the International US GAAP accounting shared services centre.
• Prepare complex journal entries and reconciliations.
• Drive completion of Corporate and Indirect Tax Returns.

Skills

Analytical skills

Technical accounting skills

Strong communication

Process improvement

Education

Qualified accountant; CA/ACA/CPA or equivalent

Tools

Oracle Financials

Job description

Intuit’s Finance team drives business growth and profitability through strategic, financial and operational leadership. Our team is comprised of finance, accounting, supply chain, corporate strategy & development and tax professionals that support and enhance Intuit's operating efficiencies.

We’re seeking a Senior Accountant to join our team in London who will be the lead for one of our EMEA entities. We work in a hybrid model and come into the office 3 x days a week.

Responsibilities

• Works closely and in partnership with the International US GAAP accounting shared services centre and the Controllership, Assurance & Operations (CAO) team to ensure timely and accurate entity close.
• Prepares complex journal entries and reconciliations.
• Reviews month-end close activities; conducts P&L and balance sheet analytical reviews.
• Presents quarterly balance sheet fluctuation commentary to Chief Accounting Officer. Ensures adherence to Intuit Accounting policies.
• Researches and prepares technical accounting position papers (US GAAP & Local GAAP). Presents updates on accounting standard changes to Chief Accounting Officer.
• Owns annual statutory audit; supports internal audits.
• Prepares statutory bridge reconciliation and annual financial statements.
• Drives completion of Corporate and Indirect Tax Returns. Completes statutory and taxation checklists; full ownership of compliance filings.
• Creates awareness of compliance obligations with local business partners.
• Supports other compliance requirements (FCA, AML) and entity Go To Market offerings.
• Participates in cross-training; influences team priorities and coaches peers.
• Supports systems implementation projects and process development.
• Provides project and ad hoc analysis, technical advice, and analytical support.

• 4+ years proven relevant accounting experience, preferably Big 10 trained
• Qualified accountant; CA/ACA/CPA or equivalent
• Strong technical and financial accounting frameworks and reporting (IFRS, EMEA Local GAAP, or US GAAP)
• Strong technical accounting skills; ability to research and understand technical details, but also interpret and present in lay terms to non-technical finance stakeholders and other business partner
• Analytical thinker who can identify and implement effective processes improvements
• Large accounting software package expertise (Oracle Financials preferred)
• Fluent in English. Secondary language skills are highly desirable