Accountant
We are looking for an Accountant to join our accounting and finance function in the UK, which serves EMEA. The EMEA Accounting team owns all P&L and Balance Sheet accounting (other than that related to revenue, accounts receivable, and deferred revenue). The team is currently responsible for the UK, Bulgarian and German legal entities. As a member of the EMEA Accounting Team, you will perform a variety of tasks, including expense reviews and entries, cost centre allocation entries, invoice reviews, banking, intercompany accounting and the preparation of necessary balance sheet reconciliations for accounts associated with these areas. Additionally, you will take part in the performance of other EMEA accounting tasks, depending on team requirements. The ideal candidate is curious, eager to learn,detail-oriented, and highly organised.
You will report to the Director, Accounting EMEA – based in Edinburgh. This role is a hybrid position and you must be willing to travel to Edinburgh once a week for team meetings/events.
You Will:
Prepare journal entries associated with assigned areas
Prepare journal entries to allocate certain company-wide expenses
Prepare journal entries to allocate certain company-specific expenses based on the applicable method
Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and analyse month-over-month variances in P&L accounts
Prepare monthly analysis of expense accruals
Prepare statistical submissions
Communicate widely, across timezones, developing positive working relationships.
Be a critical member in helping identify and implement process improvements in our monthly close process
Play a key role in external audits, ensuring adherence to internal controls
Perform other duties as assigned
You Have:
A degree in Accounting and/or 3+ years relevant work experience
Strong planning and organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks
Knowledge of VAT (with experience coding invoices and expenses for VAT)
Positive attitude with a desire to learn and grow
Ability to provide excellent service in a fast-paced environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Willingness to accept responsibility
Strong analytical ability, attention to detail, and proficiency in Excel
Legally eligible to work in the UK on an ongoing basis