1. Lead reporting for multiple international entities in a growing global group
2. High‑impact role with technical breadth and direct exposure to senior finance
About Our Client
Our client is a substantial, privately owned, sector leading business with a significant UK presence and a growing international footprint. The organisation continues to expand through investment in technology, strengthening its global operations and building high‑performing teams. They operate at meaningful scale and offer a fast‑paced, collaborative environment with strong values and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Job Description
Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, the International Financial Accountant will take ownership of the financial reporting for a portfolio of international legal entities.Ker responsibilities will include:
3. Producing monthly financial reporting packs and delivering accurate, fully supported balance sheet reconciliations for all international entities.
4. Managing inter‑company reconciliations and supporting transfer pricing requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
5. Preparing VAT returns via group systems and coordinating with overseas agents to ensure timely filings, payments and refunds.
6. Supporting year‑end processes, preparing statutory accounts and leading interactions with external auditors.
7. Providing technical guidance to junior finance staff and contributing to cross‑functional finance projects.
8. Ensuring strong financial controls, accuracy of postings and compliance with local requirements across all entities.
9. Upholding the organisation's values and contributing to a positive, high‑performance finance culture.
The Successful Applicant
The successful International Financial Accountant should be
10. A qualified accountant (ACCA/ACA/CIMA) with strong technical accounting and statutory reporting experience.
11. Experienced in preparing financial statements, VAT returns and supporting external audits.
12. Comfortable working with international entities and liaising with overseas teams; exposure to multinational environments is advantageous.
13. Skilled in accounting systems and data extraction, with strong Excel capability.
14. Detail‑oriented, analytical and confident managing deadlines across multiple jurisdictions.
15. A strong communicator able to collaborate effectively with internal teams, auditors and overseas agents.
16. Experienced with various international GAAPs (highly desirable, not essential).
Candidates from the following backgrounds will be well positioned for this role:
17. Group Accounting,
18. Financial Accounting roles with international scope, or
19. Big 4 / Top 10 audit with complex, multi‑entity clients
What's on Offer
This International Financial Accountant role is based in the offices near Dartford 2-3 days per week, with the rest of the time working from home.
20. Base salary of £65,000-£80,000 salary (depending on experience).
21. Hybrid working.
22. 25 days' annual leave.
23. Excellent family leave benefits.
24. Pension and wellbeing support.
25. Onsite parking and facilities.
26. A strong culture of development and work-life balance.