Regional Accountant - UK & Europe

  • Hays
  • Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk
  • Oct 05, 2025
Full time Banking

Job Description

Regional Accountant UK & Europe - thriving international group - Bury St Edmunds/Hybrid - £75,000 to £80,000

Your new company An innovative and growing international group is seeking to recruit a Regional Accountant to lead financial operations across UK and Europe. Your new role
This hybrid role offers flexibility, leadership responsibility, and the chance to work with cutting-edge financial systems.
The successful candidate will oversee consolidated reporting, manage a European finance team, and drive process improvements through automation and digital tools.
This is a hands-on role with strategic influence, ideal for a qualified accountant with strong technical knowledge and leadership experience.
Responsibilities:

  • Lead accounting operations across multiple jurisdictions
  • Ensure compliance with UK & EU GAAP and IFRS
  • Prepare and review consolidated financial statements
  • Manage a team of 4 accountants across Europe
  • Implement and optimise financial systems (ERP systems, i.e. Oracle, NetSuite, SAP, IT Tools, BI/AI Automation)
  • Drive automation and process improvements
  • Oversee tax, VAT, payroll, and statutory filings
  • Lead financial audits and reporting
  • Improve internal controls and accounting policies
What you'll need to succeed
Key Requirements:
  • Qualified accountant (ACCA/ACA/CPA preferred)
  • Strong UKGAAP and IFRS knowledge
  • Experience in international finance environments
  • Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills
  • Experience with ERP systems and automation tools
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement
  • High attention to detail and accountability
  • Experience of finance transformation projects
  • People management/leadership experience - UK and international
What you'll get in return
  • Salary: £75,000 to £80,000 in line with qualification and experience
  • Excellent onward career development
  • Discretionary bonus
  • Pension
  • Life assurance
  • Flexible working options
  • Hybrid working options
  • 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
  • Online discounted benefits portal
  • Flexible working options available
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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