Cost Accountant jobs in United Kingdom

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The Purpose:

The Senior Accountant plays a pivotal role in ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting across multiple international entities, including the UK, Germany, Singapore, and Australia. This includes preparing monthly accounts, performing balance sheet reconciliations, drafting statutory financial statements, and supporting audits. Beyond core accounting responsibilities, this role drives continuous improvement within the finance function, contributing to system enhancements, process optimisation, and automation initiatives to strengthen financial accuracy, compliance and operational efficiency. You will be part of our Accounting team with colleagues in London, Munich, Luxembourg and Sao Paulo.

• Responsible for accurate monthly accounting for several PPRO entities across the UK, Germany, Singapore and Australia
• Development of balance sheet reconciliations and provision of monthly financial reporting with variance analysis
• Maintenance of intercompany reconciliations
• Preparation of statutory accounts across various countries, ensuring annual financial statements comply with applicable accounting standards
• Act as the primary contact for year-end audits
• Drive and support accounting system migrations and enhancements, identifying opportunities for automation and efficiency gains
• Contribute to continuous improvement of financial processes, identifying bottlenecks and implementing streamlined solutions
• Support purchase and sales ledger activities if needed

• Qualified Accountant (Big 4 preferred)
• 1-2 years post-qualification experience in finance
• Solid knowledge of financial reporting and analysis
• Experience in payments industry/client funds preferred
• Experience in capitalisation of internally generated software
• Experience in IFRS and local GAAP accounting standards (HGB)
• Good communication skills and ability to work with remote teams
• Excel skills (advanced)
• ERP experience (preferred Microsoft Dynamics, Netsuite, Xero)

• Hybrid working – a hybrid structure with a 3 days/week on-site expectation; 28-day holiday allowance plus a work-from-abroad policy enabling remote work for up to 30 additional days per year
• Learning and Development – GBP 1,000 annual budget for professional growth, plus leadership cafés, on-the-job training and other development opportunities
• Insurance – medical insurance (BUPA) and a 5% matching pension plan through Now Pensions
• Enhanced Family Leave – enhanced family leave to support key life moments
• Workplace Nursery Scheme – salary-exchange childcare support
• Gym membership – company contribution towards gym costs
• Mental Health Platform – access to one-on-one therapy, chat therapy, courses, meditations, and more
• HQ Office – Procter Street, within walking distance of Holborn, Farringdon and Covent Garden, designed for cross-team collaboration
• Pet-friendly office – bring your pets to work

• We get things done: We are courageous; we take ownership, make decisions and get things done.
• We act with trust and integrity: We listen first and challenge respectfully. We seek diverse perspectives and provide honest feedback with positive intent.
• We put the customer first: We are laser-focused on delivering outstanding outcomes for our customers.
• We make things better: We explore new ideas and commit to continuous improvement.
• We work as a team: We collaborate and value team success over individual achievement.