Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant – International Group

Leatherhead, Surrey | £48,000–£55,000 plus benefits | Hybrid Working | European VAT and Multi-Currency Accounting

A newly created opportunity has arisen for a Financial Accountant to join a successful, privately owned international Group which continues to grow across the UK and Europe, with businesses operating in Belgium, Poland and Germany.

Based at the Group’s head office in Leatherhead, Surrey, this broad accounting role offers genuine international exposure across several businesses. You will join an established and growing finance team, supporting European VAT compliance, multi-currency accounting, statutory and financial reporting, and the continued development of financial controls across the Group.

A key part of the position will involve preparing quarterly VAT returns across several European jurisdictions and ensuring the correct VAT treatment of imported products and cross-border transactions. Previous European or international VAT experience would therefore be particularly useful.

The business is also interested in strong Financial Accountants who have worked within an international, multi-currency or high-volume environment and would like to develop their European VAT knowledge as the Group continues to expand.

The Role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing quarterly VAT returns across several European jurisdictions
• Managing high volumes of transactions in different currencies
• Ensuring the appropriate VAT treatment of imported products and cross-border transactions
• Supporting financial governance and strengthening financial controls across the businesses
• Assisting with statutory and financial reporting
• Supporting payroll activities for the UK team
• Working with Xero and the Group’s CRM system
• Liaising with colleagues and external advisers across the UK and Europe
• Providing broader accounting support to the finance team and wider business
• Supporting the integration of new businesses as the Group continues to grow through acquisition

About You

This opportunity could suit a Financial Accountant currently working within industry or someone looking to make their first move from accountancy practice. It may be particularly relevant to candidates working within outsourcing, business services or an international client portfolio.

The role is open to:

• ACCA, CIMA, ACA, ICAS or equivalent qualified Accountants
• Part-qualified Accountants and active studiers with relevant practical experience
• Accountants with experience of international, multi-currency or high-volume environments
• Candidates with European VAT, international VAT or cross-border transaction experience
• Strong communicators who are comfortable working with colleagues and advisers across different countries
• Proactive and detail-oriented individuals who are comfortable taking ownership within a growing and evolving business

Language Skills

Additional language skills are important because the role involves regular communication with colleagues and advisers across Europe.

Business-level German would be advantageous. Polish, Dutch or Flemish language skills would also be highly beneficial.

Strong candidates without an additional European language may still be considered where they can demonstrate particularly relevant technical accounting experience, such as European VAT, multi-currency accounting or working within an international Group.

You will also need strong written and verbal English communication skills for financial reporting and communication across the business.

Career Development

As this is a newly created position, there is plenty of scope to make the role your own. The Group continues to grow through acquisition, which should create further opportunities to broaden your responsibilities as…