Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant

Europe – Hybrid;
San Francisco, USA

We are seeking a qualified Finance Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CPA) with 23+ years of post-qualified experience to join our finance team. This is a hands‑on role managing accounting across 9 group entities in a multi‑currency, US GAAP environment, ideally within financial services.

• Maintain the general ledger and post/review AP/AR invoices, journal entries (including payroll), revenue, and FX transactions.
• Manage accruals, prepayments, provisions, fixed assets, and depreciation.
• Perform month‑end close, balance sheet reconciliations, and prepare management reporting packs (P&L, balance sheet, supporting schedules).
• Conduct variance analysis and investigate account movements.
• Assist with cash flow monitoring, intercompany reconciliations, and ensure audit‑ready documentation.
• Support external audits, including PCAOB audits, and maintain compliance with US GAAP.
• Drive process improvements and maintain data integrity within financial systems (Odoo preferred).

• ACA, ACCA, or CPA qualified.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP; PCAOB and SEC reporting experience advantageous.
• Experience in multi‑entity accounting, month‑end close, management accounts, and variance analysis.
• Confident in Excel and accounting systems (Odoo or similar SaaS environment).
• Experience with multi‑currency/FX transactions.
• Highly organised, detail‑oriented, able to manage deadlines independently.

• Competitive salary
• Flexible working arrangements
• A personal development plan with clear goals for advancement
• Supportive, diverse culture with innovation and initiative encouraged
• Opportunity to work with leading quantum technology experts
• Exposure to complex accounting processes and external audit interactions

We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity, inclusion and employee well‑being.