Accountant, Local F&A

Job Description

This is a hybrid role with 2 days in the Oxfordshire office and 3 days working from home

• Full-Cycle Accounting
  • 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.
  • Processing and management of monthly employee expenses.
• Monthly & Quarterly Closing
  • 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.
• Group Reporting
  • Prepare and submit country financial group reports to Headquarters on 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.
• Tax & Regulatory Compliance
  • 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.
• Liaise with external auditors to prepare statutory financial statements
  • Coordinate with external auditors and manage the year-end audit process, if required.
• Process Ownership and Miscellaneous
  • Maintain well-documented accounting procedures and ensure effective internal controls in PSI UK.
  • 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, Financeor related field; CPA/ACCA or equivalent preferred
• Minimum 5 yearsof 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