Jobs in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

Sophos is a global leader and innovator of advanced security solutions for defeating cyberattacks. The company acquired Secureworks in February 2025, bringing together two pioneers that have redefined the cybersecurity industry with their innovative, native AI-optimized services, technologies and products. Sophos is now the largest pure-play Managed Detection and Response (MDR) provider, supporting more than 28,000 organizations. In addition to MDR and other services, Sophos’ complete portfolio includes industry‑leading endpoint, network, email, and cloud security that interoperate and adapt to defend through the Sophos Central platform. Secureworks provides the innovative, market‑leading Taegis XDR/MDR, identity threat detection and response (ITDR), next‑gen SIEM capabilities, managed risk, and a comprehensive set of advisory services. Sophos sells all these solutions through reseller partners, Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) worldwide, defending more than 600,000 organizations worldwide from phishing, ransomware, data theft, other everyday and state‑sponsored cybercrimes. The solutions are powered by historical and real‑time threat intelligence from Sophos X‑Ops and the newly added Counter Threat Unit (CTU). Sophos is headquartered in Oxford, U.K. More information is available at www.sophos.com.

This position will play a key role in supporting the Global Accounting Compliance Controller and wider team in day‑to‑day operations. This position offers a dynamic opportunity to gain exposure to all aspects of the team’s responsibilities, contribute to key compliance and control initiatives, and develop expertise across our Global financial control operations.

The role is ideally suited for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, has a keen interest in finance systems, and is looking to grow within a global accounting and compliance function.

It will suit a Finance graduate looking for their first career opportunity with a keen interest in System Admin for Financial Systems. Study for a professional qualification is available and the post holder will be encouraged to take on additional responsibilities as experience and department requirements allow.

• Support the maintenance of financial control systems:
• Perform BAU system administration tasks for financial control systems (namely Onestream), including but not limited to, metadata management, user set up, manage data uploads and data from SAP integration, data integrity checks etc.
• Conduct regular user audits and system reconciliation to support a robust control environment
• Trouble shoot, resolve and/or escal…

• Assist with enhancements, new initiatives and projects within the Global Accounting Compliance team:
• Support improvements and new roadmap initiatives for financial control systems (e.g. Onestream, Workiva etc)
• Support system projects when required including configuration, rule definitions, controls, processes, UAT, roll out and documentation
• Assist with new projects to evaluate and test new systems and processes
• Support the roll out of new initiatives (systems/policies/procedures/regulatory changes) to ensure an effective transition

• Contribute to the development, documentation, and administration of financial control processes and system improvements:
• Ensure all policies and procedures are up to date
• Document new processes and procedures where required

• Support routine financial control activities to ensure a smooth, accurate and timely month end close:
• Perform system to system reconciliations (SAP/Pagero, Zuora Billings/SAP/IDM) with timely resolution of any issues
• Assist in the preparation of financial reports, analysis and relevant reconciliations as required

• Assist with statutory compliance, audit and reporting requirements
• Contribute to centralized audit support on a global basis including supplying auditors with year‑end balance sheet reconciliations and analytical commentary on specific general ledger accounts
• Assist in the development and preparation of year end audit information packs for local control teams to support smooth local audits
• Assist with the coordination and production of annual local statutory accounts for all entities globally
• Work with the tax and local control teams to monitor and ensure local tax obligations are filed on time and reported correctly

• Other
• Assist with day‑to‑day operational and compliance tasks as required
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure adherence to global accounting standards and compliance framework
• Provide support/input to other finance functions and areas of Group accounting – as required
• Please be aware that this role will support month‑ends, quarter ends and financial year end so holiday restrictions may apply during these periods

• Skills and Experience - Essential
• Ability and experience of working with large amounts of data to analyse and present output in a clear and concise format
• Proficiency in Excel and other Office 365 applications
• Excellent verbal & written communication with strong presentation skills
• Proven ability to handle multiple priorities and prioritise accordingly

• Skills and Experience - Desirable
• Working with various systems – experience of SAP, Onestream, Zuora and Pagero would be an advantage
• Practical and recent hands‑on experience of accounting, audit and finance control processes including month end and annual close
• Working on Financial systems projects/ the implementation of Financial systems
• Experience documenting processes and procedures

• Competencies
• Understanding the Business - Financial Acumen
• Making Complex Decisions - Decision Quality
• Managing Execution - Optimises Work Processes
• Focus on Performance - Ensures Accountability
• Creating the new and different – Global Perspective
• Actively seek new ways to grow and be challenged - Self‑Development
• Plan and prioritise workloads – Planning and aligning
• Building relationships and working with others - Collaborating
• Taking on new opportunities and challenges – Action orientated
• Operating effectively in unclear situations - Managing ambiguity

• Willingness to complete a Professional Accountancy Qualification
• Bachelor’s Degree, ideally in a Finance/ Business-or Financial or Accounting Systems related subject (or equivalent experience)

At Sophos, we believe in the power of diverse perspectives to fuel innovation. Research shows that candidates sometimes hesitate to apply if they don't check every box in a job description. We challenge that notion. Your unique experiences and skills might be exactly what we need to enhance our team. Don't let a checklist hold you back – we encourage you to apply.

• Sophos operates a remote‑first working model, making remote work the primary option for most employees. However, some roles may necessitate a hybrid approach. While we are a remote first organization, applicants must have legal authorization to work in the jurisdiction where the position is posted, without requiring employer sponsorship.
• Our people – we innovate and create, all of which are accompanied by a great sense of fun and team spirit
• Employee‑led diversity and inclusion networks that build community and provide education and advocacy
• Annual charity and fundraising initiatives and volunteer days for employees to support local communities
• Global employee sustainability initiatives to reduce our environmental footprint
• Global fitness and trivia competitions to keep our bodies and minds sharp
• Global wellbeing days for employees to relax and recharge
• Monthly wellbeing webinars and training to support employee health and wellbeing

We’re proud of the diverse and inclusive environment we have at Sophos, and we’re committed to ensuring equality of opportunity. We believe that diversity, combined with excellence, builds a better Sophos, so we encourage applicants who can contribute to the diversity of our team. All applicants will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, sex, gender reassignment, marital status, race, religion or belief, color, age, military veteran status, disability, pregnancy, maternity or sexual orientation. We want to give you every opportunity to show us your best self, so if there are any adjustments we could make to the recruitment and selection process to support you, please let us know.

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