EMEA Accountant
Silchester, Reading, United Kingdom | Permanent, full-time| £48,000 - £70,000 per annum
EMEA Accountant
A mix of Hybrid & Office working About the Role
We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented EMEA Accountant to join our clients growing international finance team. This role would suit a part-qualified or newly qualified accountant looking to develop their skills and progress within a global business.
You will support a broad range of accounting, financial reporting, compliance, and business partnering activities across EMEA, working closely with finance colleagues internationally.
Key Responsibilities
Accounting Operations & Financial Reporting
- Manage day-to-day accounting across accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, inventory, and fixed assets.
- Prepare month-end journals, complete balance sheet reconciliations, and support month-end and year-end close activities.
- Assist with financial statement preparation, ensuring accurate records and compliance with US GAAP.
Tax, Compliance & Audit
- Prepare quarterly VAT returns for EMEA entities.
- Maintain SOX controls and support internal and external audit requirements.
- Work with the US internal audit team to review and improve controls.
- Liaise with external providers on annual statutory accounts and tax filings.
- Support management reporting, variance reviews, and gross margin analysis.
- Analyse financial and commercial performance, communicating key findings to relevant stakeholders.
- Work with the International Finance team on initiatives to improve working capital.
Treasury & Cash Management
- Update the weekly EMEA cash forecast and communicate key movements to the Treasury team.
Systems & Process Improvement
- Support Oracle finance systems, including fixed assets, accounts payable integrations, and system enhancements.
- Identify opportunities to improve inventory processes and month-end efficiency.
- Help maintain and strengthen financial controls, policies, and procedures.
Payroll & Collaboration
- Coordinate monthly and annual payroll activities with the external provider, reviewing documentation and resolving discrepancies.
- Build effective relationships with finance teams across EMEA
- Undertake occasional international travel and support additional finance projects as required.
Skills, Qualifications & Experience
- Part-qualified or newly qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
- 3–5 years' experience in an accounting or finance role.
- Experience in aerospace and defence, manufacturing, or an industrial environment is desirable.
- Strong ERP systems knowledge, ideally including Oracle.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Knowledge of US GAAP, VAT, and SOX controls would be advantageous.
- French language skills are beneficial but not essential.
- Proactive, hands-on approach with strong attention to detail and a willingness to learn.
- Good communication and organisational skills, with the ability to work effectively in a multinational, matrix environment.
Silchester, Reading, United Kingdom