Financial Accountant

Paymentology

. Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes for assigned markets .

Posted 10/2/2026contractUnited KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial accounting, statutory reporting, and compliance with IFRS and local regulations. Proficient in managing month-end close processes, balance sheet reconciliations, and tax compliance while driving automation and process improvements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)Financial AccountingMonth-End CloseIndirect Tax Compliance (VAT/GST)Advanced Excel Skills

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Hard Skills

Journal EntriesAccrualsFinancial AnalysisBalance Sheet ReconciliationStatutory Financial StatementsTransfer PricingIntercompany AccountingERP SystemsIFRS KnowledgeTax Provisioning

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsStakeholder Relationship Management

Tools & Technologies

SAGE IntacctNetSuiteDynamics

Certifications & Qualifications

ACAACCACIMA

Industry Keywords

ComplianceGovernance RequirementsAudit SupportFinance TransformationContinuous Improvement

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes for assigned markets
Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and accounting adjustments
Review and analyse profit and loss accounts and balance sheet movements
Ensure compliance with group accounting policies, local statutory requirements, internal controls, and governance requirements
Prepare management reporting packages and financial analyses
Maintain balance sheet integrity through reconciliations and resolve reconciling items and unusual transactions
Manage indirect tax compliance, including VAT/GST and local tax filings
Support corporate income tax compliance, tax provisioning, reporting, audits, and regulatory inquiries
Manage transfer pricing recharge processes and intercompany charges and reconciliations
Prepare annual statutory financial statements and disclosures
Coordinate statutory filings and local and group audit activities
Act as a key contact for external auditors and internal audit teams
Collaborate with Commercial Finance, Payroll, AP, AR, Treasury, Tax, and other finance functions
Provide accounting guidance to stakeholders and build relationships with advisors, auditors, and service providers
Identify process, control, and reporting improvements
Drive automation initiatives and support finance transformation projects and system enhancements
Promote best practices and standardisation across markets and entities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
Previous experience in financial accounting, statutory accounting, or a similar role
Strong understanding of month-end close and balance sheet reconciliations
Experience with indirect taxes (VAT/GST) and corporate tax compliance
Experience supporting external and internal audits
Knowledge of IFRS and statutory reporting requirements
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems
Experience managing multiple markets or legal entities (desirable)
Knowledge of transfer pricing and intercompany accounting (desirable)
Exposure to finance transformation, automation, or continuous improvement initiatives (desirable)
Experience with SAGE Intacct, NetSuite, Dynamics, or similar finance systems (desirable)
Must be legally authorised to work in the current country of residence without visa sponsorship or additional work authorisation
Able to pass credit, education, verification, sanction and enforcement, employment, criminal, and ID checks

Benefits

Comp & perks

Monthly compensation paid in US dollars
Opportunity to contribute to meaningful work with global reach and impact
Collaboration across markets and functions
Diverse and inclusive workplace
Independent contractor arrangement with ability to issue invoices