Senior EU Accountant

YouGov France SASU; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Yougov France SASU, a senior financial accounting role, seeks an autonomous professional to support the European Controller across multiple entities in France, Nordics, Benelux, Italy, and Spain. You will own close processes, reporting quality, and compliance while partnering with Sales, Operations, and external auditors.

The role requires 5–8 years in financial accounting, ACA/CPA preferred, and strong IFRS/European GAAP knowledge; advanced Excel and SAP/NetSuite experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Professional qualification (ACA, CPA, or equivalent) preferred.
• 5-8 years' experience in financial accounting, audit, or controlling.
• Experience across multiple European entities in a multinational environment.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and European GAAP frameworks.
• Proven ability to manage end-to-end financial processes independently.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with SAP or NetSuite.
• Fluent in English (Italian or Spanish a plus).

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes across multiple entities.
• Coordinate day-to-day interactions with Shared Service Centre (AP, AR, intercompany, reconciliations).
• Support forecasting, consolidate regional inputs, and prepare KPI reports for senior stakeholders.
• Coordinate audit fieldwork and liaise with external auditors; manage tax-advisor relationships.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

European GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

Stakeholder communication

Multinational collaboration

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance

ACA/CPA preferred

Tools

SAP

NetSuite

Job description

Here’s a summary of the role:

We are looking for a highly autonomous Senior Financial Accountant to act as the right hand to the European Financial Controller, supporting financial operations across a multi-country European region (France, Nordics, Benelux, Italy, Spain). This is an execution-focused role, with responsibility for delivering high-quality financial reporting, managing closing cycles, and ensuring compliance across multiple entities. You will operate with a high degree of ownership, producing outputs that are ready for review with minimal rework, enabling the Controller to focus on strategic priorities.

Here’s a breakdown of what you will do (not all of it, just the important stuff):

• Financial Reporting & Close – Lead and coordinate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes across multiple entities. Prepare accurate, structured financial reports for Group Finance. Ensure compliance with IFRS, local GAAP, and tax regulations, proactively flagging issues.
• Operations & Controls – Manage day-to-day interaction with the Shared Service Centre (AP, AR, intercompany, reconciliations). Ensure quality, timeliness, and alignment with reporting deadlines. Maintain strong internal controls and ensure adherence to corporate policies. Ensure data integrity across systems and entities.
• Planning & Analysis – Support and execute the forecasting process, consolidating inputs across the region. Deliver revenue, margin, and variance analysis, providing a solid foundation for business performance reviews. Track KPIs and prepare reporting packs for senior stakeholders.
• Stakeholder Management – Act as the primary operational contact for Sales and Operations teams. Support the Controller with briefing materials and act as deputy when required. Coordinate audit fieldwork and act as the main operational contact for external auditors. Manage relationships with local tax advisors, ensuring compliance across jurisdictions.

These are the essentials you will need to get an interview:

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Professional qualification (e.g. ACA, CPA, or equivalent) preferred
• 5-8 years' experience in financial accounting, audit, or controlling
• Experience working across multiple European entities in a multinational environment
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and European GAAP frameworks
• Proven ability to manage end-to-end financial processes independently
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with systems such as SAP or NetSuite
• Fluent in English (Italian or Spanish a plus)

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