VP, Accounting – Tax

Digital Science

. Own preparation of IFRS-compliant statutory financial statements for all Digital Science entities .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomLeadWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in IFRS-compliant statutory financial statements, tax compliance, and technical accounting, with a strong focus on team leadership and external audit management. Proven ability to navigate complex accounting matters and deliver timely, accurate financial reporting.

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IFRS ComplianceStatutory ReportingTax ComplianceExternal Audit ManagementPeople Leadership

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Hard Skills

Statutory Financial StatementsIFRS 15 Revenue RecognitionConsolidationIntercompany EliminationsFX TranslationTax ComplianceTransfer PricingTechnical AccountingAudit Sign-OffFinancial Reporting

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationJudgementCalm Under PressureCuriosity

Tools & Technologies

NetSuite

Certifications & Qualifications

ACAACCACIMA

Industry Keywords

Multi-EntityMulti-JurisdictionSaaSTechnologySubscription-Based Business

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own preparation of IFRS-compliant statutory financial statements for all Digital Science entities
Liaise with external auditors through sign-off
Set and maintain group accounting policies aligned with Holtzbrinck group reporting requirements
Own legal entity consolidation, including intercompany eliminations, FX translation, and consolidated reporting in NetSuite
Own month-end and year-end close calendars across the Accounting, Tax & Corporate Reporting team
Review key reconciliations, significant journal entries, and judgemental accounting positions
Own tax compliance and transfer pricing with internal accountants and external advisors
Act as primary contact with Holtzbrinck group tax
Manage external tax advisor and local compliance accountant relationships, including contracts, scope, and fees
Oversee IFRS 15 revenue recognition policy and application
Make and document decisions on complex technical accounting matters
Own the internal control environment and remediate control gaps
Lead annual external, internal, and tax authority audits
Lead, coach, and develop the Accounting, Tax & Corporate Reporting team
Plan team resourcing and workload to meet reporting deadlines
Stand in for the CFO on accounting, tax, and audit matters
Build commercial, cross-functional, and board-level communication experience toward CFO-level responsibility
Deliver accurate and timely statutory statements, clean audit sign-off, controlled closes, compliant tax and transfer pricing, and effective team performance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
Significant post-qualification experience in statutory reporting, tax, and technical accounting
Proven experience owning external audit relationships and delivering clean, timely statutory accounts across multiple entities
Strong working knowledge of IFRS, including IFRS 15 revenue recognition and consolidation
Experience managing tax compliance and transfer pricing in a multi-entity, multi-jurisdiction environment
Experience owning and negotiating contracts and commercial terms with external tax advisory and accounting firms, including fee and scope management
People leadership experience and a track record of developing accounting teams
Experience reporting into a parent group structure (desirable)
Experience in SaaS, technology, or subscription-based businesses (desirable)
Exposure to board-level or senior stakeholder reporting (desirable)
Technically rigorous, with sound judgement on complex accounting and tax positions
Able to act as a credible stand-in for the CFO
Calm under pressure around audit and reporting deadlines
Curious about AI and comfortable experimenting and adapting
Must reside in the UK
Must be based in or close to London to attend the office around twice a month

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, inclusive workplace
Supportive, collaborative, and inclusive culture
Opportunity to work on innovative technologies advancing open, collaborative research
Professional and leadership development through building breadth toward CFO-level responsibility
Fully remote arrangement with office attendance around twice a month
AI-first environment encouraging experimentation and process improvement