Overview

Job Title: Accountant Report Line: Finance Manager Department: Finance Location: Remote Role Summary The Accountant supports the delivery of accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting across the Group's European entities. Reporting to the Finance Manager and working within a Corporate Finance team, the role assists in accounts preparation for designated subsidiaries and supports statutory reporting, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives. The role requires a methodical, detail-oriented individual who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment and consistently meets tight deadlines. The Accountant will work closely with stakeholders across Finance and the wider business to ensure robust financial control, high-quality reporting, and process efficiency. Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting & Accounting Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts for a number of European subsidiaries, including balance sheet and profit and loss reporting. Prepare, review, and maintain balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and timely resolution of reconciling items. Prepare and post journals, including expenses, accruals, prepayments, and other month-end adjustments, in line with accounting standards and internal policies. Support the preparation of statutory accounts and assist with audit processes, including responding to auditor queries and providing supporting documentation. Assist with report analysis and data verification to ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial information. Controls, Processes & Systems Ensure all financial controls, policies, and procedures are consistently adhered to across assigned entities. Assist in reviewing, strengthening, and implementing financial processes and control environments. Identify errors, inefficiencies, or process gaps and proactively suggest and support improvements. Participate in financial standards setting and forecasting processes in collaboration with senior finance stakeholders. Support system implementations, upgrades, and migrations, including user testing and data validation where required Operational Finance Support Assist with invoice approval workflows, payment runs, Credit Card processing and urgent payments Provide support on ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting requests to support business decision-making. Contribute to a collaborative team environment, sharing knowledge and supporting wider Corporate Finance objectives. Experience & Skills Required Work Experience & Qualifications Qualified or newly qualified accountant Ideally 2+ years relevant accounting experience. Proven experience supporting or leading month-end close processes in a multi-entity environment. Experience working within a fast-paced, multi-site or international business environment. Hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics NAV or similar ERP systems preferred. Technical Skills Strong technical accounting knowledge, including reconciliations, journals, and financial controls. Highly analytical, methodical, and accurate, with exceptional attention to detail. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, with confidence handling large data sets. Able to interpret financial data, identify trends, and highlight risks or anomalies. Personal & Professional Attributes Highly organised with a proven ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities. Self-starter who demonstrates ownership, accountability, and personal responsibility. Flexible and adaptable, able to respond effectively to changing business demands. Personable and collaborative, with the resilience to challenge and uphold standards when required. Team-oriented mindset with a continuous improvement approach and willingness to support others. Motivated, driven, and capable of working independently while contributing to team success. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race