International Business Partner Accountant

role involves managing the General Ledger activities of international third-party entities, ensuring accurate financial reporting, supporting audits, maintaining compliance with internal controls, and acting as a key finance business partner for customers and internal stakeholders. This role offers a combination of operational accounting, financial analysis, and stakeholder management within a dynamic international environment.

What a typical day looks like:

• Manage General Ledger activities and third-party financial reporting.
• Prepare accurate monthly reporting packages and corporate financial reports.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and bank reconciliations.
• Support month-end and quarter-end close activities.
• Analyze inventory valuation, freight costs, and accruals.
• Prepare financial information for internal and external audits.
• Ensure compliance with SOX requirements and internal controls.
• Partner with finance and non-finance stakeholders to resolve accounting issues.
• Participate in monthly and quarterly business review meetings and present financial results.
• Support onboarding of new business activities and provide cross-functional finance support

• At least 2+ years of strong experience in General Ledger accounting and management accounting activities.
• Experience preparing financial reports within a European or international business environment.
• Strong experience of balance sheet reconciliations, audit preparation, and month-end close processes.
• Understanding of SOX compliance and internal control frameworks.
• Experience with inventory valuation and financial analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong overall systems proficiency.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and reporting skills.
• Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Finance or Business degree and/or AAT, CIMA, ACCA qualification (or working towards qualification) preferred.
• Willingness to travel occasionally within Europe when required.
• Eligible to work in UK

• Continuous training tailored to your role and skill set
• 33 days holidays inclusive of bank holidays per annum
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Pension and life assurance scheme
• Funding, Education, Study and Training scheme - employees can apply for £250/year which aids their development such as gym membership, language classes
• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid working
• Great team and work environment, a truly international workplace
• Supportive and flexible culture
• Challenging assignments
• Charity of the year and volunteering opportunities in the local community
• Employee Assistance Program

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Job Category

Finance

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