Finance Manager – Costa Europe Services (CES)
Contract:
Full-time, Temporary (starting late September 2025 until the end of December 2025)
Location:
Mostly remote – occasional on-site presence in the UK
Role Overview
As
Finance Manager
, you will provide essential
financial, reporting, and tax compliance support
for a key European legal entity. Your mission includes ensuring the
timely collation of indirect tax documentation
, supporting
VAT return preparation
, managing
audit queries
, and guaranteeing
compliance with internal controls and accounting standards
.
This is a role with
broad impact
: it combines
hands-on administrative tax compliance work
with
professional financial accounting responsibilities
. You will liaise with top-tier external advisors (PwC, EY, Genpact), internal stakeholders, and customers to ensure
accuracy, compliance, and efficiency
across all financial processes.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Transactions & Reporting
* Oversee daily postings with a shared service team.
* Ensure accurate coding and compliance with accounting policies.
* Support POs, manual payments, and month/year-end closes.
* Prepare and review financial reports, providing accurate data for decision-making.
Compliance & Indirect Tax (VAT)
* Collate import/export documentation (e.g., CMRs, IE599) from customers.
* Package invoice copies for VAT returns and respond to indirect tax queries.
* Ensure full compliance with GAAP, IFRS, and local reporting requirements.
Audit & Controls
* Coordinate internal and external audits, ensuring complete and accessible records.
* Strengthen internal controls, supervise reconciliations, and identify financial risks.
* Drive process improvements and automation for greater efficiency.
Collaboration
* Liaise with payables, receivables, treasury, and external advisors (PwC, EY, etc.).
* Communicate clearly with stakeholders across multiple countries.
Profile we're looking for
* 3+ years PQE in
financial reporting, accounting, or auditing
.
* Professional qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, or local equivalent) or QBE.
* Proven experience in
indirect tax compliance (VAT)
and financial controls.
* Strong knowledge of
GAAP/IFRS
, excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
* High attention to detail, ability to manage deadlines, and work independently in a collaborative environment.
How to apply
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