Senior Accountant - Payroll and VAT (Hybrid)

Insulet International Ltd.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Insulet Corporation is seeking a Senior Accountant (Payroll and VAT) to join our International Accounting team. This role oversees payroll and VAT accounting and related reporting across multiple EMEA entities, contributing to accurate financial statements under US GAAP while supporting local statutory requirements.

A proactive mindset and experience in process improvements are valued in our fast-growing company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Professional accounting qualification (CPA, ACCA, ACA, CMA, or equivalent) is a plus.
• Demonstrated progressive accounting experience in a multinational environment, with exposure to internal controls, and SOX compliance.
• Strong accounting knowledge (US GAAP preferred).
• Proven experience with preparation and review of complex payroll journals (multi-country and multi-currency set up).
• Working knowledge of VAT.
• Understanding of SOX controls and compliance.
• Strong experience in working with ERP systems, preferably SAP.

Responsibilities

• Lead payroll accounting activities across the EMEA region and act as the key accounting partner for Payroll, HR, Benefits teams, and external payroll providers.
• Prepare and review payroll-related journal entries, including payroll accrual calculations, ensuring all entries are accurate, complete, appropriately supported, tied out, and reviewed before submission in accordance with US GAAP and local GAAP.
• Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including review of transactions posted by other accounting functions and proactive resolution of identified issues.
• Take full ownership of balance sheet reconciliations for payroll, benefits, VAT, and other assigned accounts, ensuring clear account purpose, complete supporting documentation, documented status and aging of reconciling items, and timely investigation and resolution before submission for review.
• Support VAT compliance including VAT account reconciliations, VAT accounting entries and coordination with internal tax team.
• Contribute to statutory reporting, audits, and preparation of financial statements for EMEA entities.

Skills

Payroll accounting

VAT accounting

US GAAP

SOX compliance

SAP ERP

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

Professional accounting qualification (CPA/ACCA/ACA CMA)

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

Job Summary

Senior Accountant - Payroll and VAT. Looking for a role where your expertise matters? As a Senior Accountant at Insulet, you’ll contribute to transformative work, enjoy a flexible and inclusive culture, and make a real, daily difference for our global Podder community.

We are seeking a Senior Accountant (Payroll and VAT) to join our International Accounting team. The position is responsible for payroll accounting, VAT accounting, and related financial reporting activities across multiple EMEA entities. The role plays a critical part in ensuring accurate financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP, supporting local statutory reporting requirements, maintaining a robust internal control framework, and driving continuous process improvements within a dynamic, fast-growing public company. The role requires a consistently high standard of technical accuracy, ownership, professional judgment, and the ability to deliver complete, well-supported work with minimal rework. In this high-growth environment, continuous improvement is essential. We are looking for an individual who demonstrates a proactive mindset, embraces change, and has a proven track record of identifying and implementing process and system enhancements.

Responsibilities

• Lead payroll accounting activities across the EMEA region and act as the key accounting partner for Payroll, HR, Benefits teams, and external payroll providers.
• Prepare and review payroll-related journal entries, including payroll accrual calculations, ensuring all entries are accurate, complete, appropriately supported, tied out, and reviewed before submission in accordance with US GAAP and local GAAP.
• Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including review of transactions posted by other accounting functions and proactive resolution of identified issues.
• Take full ownership of balance sheet reconciliations for payroll, benefits, VAT, and other assigned accounts, ensuring clear account purpose, complete supporting documentation, documented status and aging of reconciling items, and timely investigation and resolution before submission for review.
• Support VAT compliance including VAT account reconciliations, VAT accounting entries and coordination with internal tax team.
• Contribute to statutory reporting, audits, and preparation of financial statements for EMEA entities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Professional accounting qualification (CPA, ACCA, ACA, CMA, or equivalent) is a plus.
• Demonstrated progressive accounting experience in a multinational environment, with exposure to internal controls, and SOX compliance.
• Strong accounting knowledge (US GAAP preferred).
• Proven experience with preparation and review of complex payroll journals (multi-country and multi-currency set up).
• Working knowledge of VAT.
• Understanding of SOX controls and compliance.
• Strong experience in working with ERP systems, preferably SAP.

Note

NOTE: This position is a hybrid working arrangements (requires on-site work from an Insulet office at least 2x/week; may work remotely other days). #LI-Hybrid #LI-JW1

Company Information

Insulet Corporation (NASDAQ: PODD), headquartered in Massachusetts, is an innovative medical device company dedicated to simplifying life for people with diabetes and other conditions through its Omnipod product platform. The Omnipod Insulin Management System provides a unique alternative to traditional insulin delivery methods. With its simple, wearable design, the tubeless disposable Pod provides up to three days of non‑stop insulin delivery, without the need to see or handle a needle. Insulet’s flagship innovation, the Omnipod 5 Automated Insulin Delivery System, integrates with a continuous glucose monitor to manage blood sugar with no multiple daily injections, zero fingersticks, and can be controlled by a compatible personal smartphone in the U.S. or by the Omnipod 5 Controller. Insulet also leverages the unique design of its Pod by tailoring its Omnipod technology platform for the delivery of non‑insulin subcutaneous drugs across other therapeutic areas. For more information, please visit insulet.com and omnipod.com.

We are looking for highly motivated, performance‑driven individuals to be a part of our expanding team. We do this by hiring amazing people guided by shared values who exceed customer expectations. Our continued success depends on it!

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Equal Opportunity Statement

Insulet Corporation is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. (Know Your Rights)

Insulet employees are all focused on the same goal - to make a difference. Our relentless passion is to simplify life for people with diabetes. We excite and empower employees to bring their best selves to work through a culture that supports a healthy work and life balance. We set the bar high to meet customer needs, and our priority is to ensure our employees are equipped and supported to help us get there. We foster and celebrate curiosity, innovation, and learning. Our teams work collaboratively and are empowered to drive the best actions for our customers. Our innovation spirit and customer‑centric focus position us as global pioneers - leading the way to improve health outcomes with revolutionary medical devices while breaking down barriers to access.