Accountant, Local F&A

Job Description

Hybrid role with 2 days in the Oxfordshire office and 3 days working from home.

• Process all daily accounting transactions, including vendor invoices, payments, bank entries, journal postings, and intercompany transactions.
• Maintain accurate records across general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, and payroll-related postings.

• Lead the monthly and quarterly closing processes under local GAAP.
• Ensure accurate period-end adjustments and prepare reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Align local financials with group accounting policies.

• Prepare and submit country financial group reports to Headquarters on a quarterly basis in line with the group reporting timetable.
• Ensure accurate trial balances, intercompany reconciliations, and variance analyses in line with required group reporting activities.

• Prepare and file VAT returns, statistical filings, and other required regulatory declarations.
• Ensure compliance with corporate income tax, withholding tax, and other local tax requirements.
• Act as the primary contact for external auditors, tax consultants, and local authorities.

• Independently prepare statutory financial statements in accordance with local legal requirements.
• Coordinate with external auditors and manage the year-end audit process, if required.

• Assist in the preparation and monitoring of local budgets and forecasts.
• Provide financial analysis and data to support decision-making by local management and HQ.

• Maintain well-documented accounting procedures and ensure effective internal controls.
• Proactively identify opportunities to streamline and improve local finance processes.
• Participate in global financial projects, as requested.
• Ad-hoc services on any Finance and Accounting matters.

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field; CPA/ACCA or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of solid accounting experience, ideally in a multinational environment.
• Hands‑on experience in accounting and finance.
• Ability to work independently and manage month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end closings.
• Experience working in an international environment, with both local and group reporting.
• Strong knowledge of local accounting principles, legislation, and statutory requirements of the UK.
• Good understanding of local tax regulations of the UK.
• Experience in preparing and submitting both indirect and direct tax declarations.
• SAP experience is a plus.