FS International Accounts & Tax Specialist - FTC

FS International Accounts & Tax Specialist - FTC

Location: London/Hybrid

Contract: 15-month FTC (Maternity Cover)

Gresham Hunt are recruiting on behalf of a well-established finance institution with a global investment portfolio spanning overseas offices and UK holding companies. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing, collaborative finance function supporting international operations.

You'll join a small overseas finance team, taking ownership of bookkeeping, month-end close, reconciliations, and indirect tax compliance across a portfolio of international entities.

• Real-time bookkeeping and posting of transactions across overseas and UK holding entities
• Reviewing supplier invoices with a focus on correct tax treatment by jurisdiction
• Coordinating overseas VAT/WHT return preparation, payment, and filing with local tax authorities
• Preparing monthly trial balances, reporting packs, and balance sheet reconciliations (bank, intercompany, accruals/prepayments)
• Calculating and invoicing quarterly advisory fees; managing intercompany recharge invoices
• Supporting statutory financial statement preparation under IFRS
• Responding to audit requests and maintaining well-organised financial records
• Contributing to process improvement and automation initiatives

• Part-qualified/qualified accountant or accounting degree/diploma holder
• Strong bookkeeping and financial reporting experience
• Solid understanding of overseas VAT/WHT compliance and balance sheet reconciliations
• Experience with smaller or overseas subsidiary entities with manual processes (desirable)
• Familiarity with major ERP/accounting systems (desirable)
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage a varied workload independently