Job Description
Senior Accountant- London
Our client is a global software company specializing in the risk, insurance, and underwriting space. The firm is owned by a private equity firm and has a defined growth plan. They are in the process of acquiring a European technology firm. They expect to close this transaction in the next few weeks.
Our client is located in London. Current workplace expectations are 2-3 days in office.
As a result of the projected acquisition and organic revenue growth in other international markets, our client is hiring a Senior Accountant. The Senior Accountant will provide accounting and reporting support for each of the legal entities in the EMEA and APAC regions..
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Senior Accountant will assist the Finance Manager with all finance department activities related to the EMEA and APAC businesses, including:
Aiding in accounts receivable-related tasks, including compiling data on overdue accounts and communicating with international customers
Completing month-end close activities for foreign subsidiaries, including preparing journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations and investigating income statement fluctuations
Performing day-to-day aspects of accounting, including but not limited to, reviewing revenue-related transactions under ASC 606/IFRS 15 and investigating revenue fluctuations
Assisting in coordinating with consultants and external auditors and compiling supporting documentation related to the statutory filings and audits of foreign subsidiaries
Managing responsibilities related to tax and account compliance for foreign subsidiaries, such as coordinating tax-related payments and reviewing VAT returns prepared by external advisors
EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree and a certification is required (ACA, ACCA CIMA or significant progress toward certification)
EXPERIENCE
2+ years of experience in a Global Finance organization with a significant focus on financial procedures in EMEA; prior experience as an auditor is preferred;
IFRS experience is required
Prior involvement with technology tools is required (NetSuite and/or Vistra experience is a plus)
SaaS accounting experience is a plus
Fluency in French, German or Danish is attractive
This is a great opportunity for an accounting professional with an audit background looking to transition into a financial management career track; a Senior Accountant looking to move from a non technology company into a tech business or a Senior Accountant in a technology business looking for a growing; US based; private equity backed tech firm.
The hiring manager is UK based and the VP/ Controller is a global executive that speaks multiple languages.
Salary Type : Annual Salary
Salary Min : 60000
Salary Max : 70000
Currency Type : UK Pound Sterling
