Support global audit and statutory reporting requirements, coordinating information requests across entities
- Identify and implement automation and system improvements that reduce manual effort across the global close
- UK Accounting Responsibilities:
- Financial Review & Reporting
Own the accuracy and integrity of UK entity financial statements, directing month-end and year-end close through outside accountants
Direct outside accountants on statutory reporting, tax filings, and audit requirements, serving as the primary UK accounting authority to auditors and regulators
Accounts Payable & Cash Management
Oversee the accounts payable function, ensuring controls, accuracy, and timely processing across the UK entity
Set and enforce purchase order approval policy and thresholds
Own corporate credit card governance, including reconciliation standards and expense compliance
Direct lease accounting and administration for UK facilities and equipment
Lead cash forecasting for the UK entity, providing visibility into funding needs and partnering with the global team on intercompany funding
Payroll & HR Support
Lead payroll accounting support for UK HR, including data validation, reconciliations, and resolution of payroll-related accounting matters
Serve as the accounting authority for UK HR on compensation-related matters
Compliance
Monitor and advise leadership on changes in UK tax and regulatory requirements relevant to the entity
Maintain UK accounting policies and internal controls, ensuring alignment with global Accounting standards and supporting audit readiness
- Drive process improvement initiatives to strengthen controls and efficiency across UK accounting operations
- Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, plus a professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent), or equivalent experience
- Experience:
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including managing outside accountants or accounting staff. Experience within a multinational group structure preferred, ideally US-parented
Working knowledge of UK GAAP (FRS 102), Companies House filing requirements, and HMRC tax compliance
Experience with intercompany accounting and group reporting across a multi-entity structure preferred
Strong Excel skills; experience with NetSuite or similar ERP systems preferred
Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to direct external accountants and partner effectively with UK HR and US-based Accounting leadership
Enthusiasm for modernizing how accounting work gets done, including adopting automation and AI tools as the function evolves
Ability to partner with cross-functional teams to drive strategic initiatives
