Financial Accountant

Role Overview

Our client is seeking a Temporary Accountant to support time-bound accounting and reporting activities, focused on compensation and benefits accounting across EMEA entities. This role is part of a global team managing 16+ entities and partnering with cross-functional teams.

The successful candidate will help ensure accurate month-end and quarter-end processes, support statutory audits, and contribute to process improvements while collaborating with internal stakeholders.

• Support month-end and quarter-end close activities, including preparation and review of journal entries and account reconciliations
• Assist with financial reporting, variance analysis, and flux explanations
• Maintain documentation to support accounting conclusions, reconciliations, and internal controls
• Support process improvement efforts (e.g., standardizing templates, enhancing checklists, improving reconciliation quality)
• Partner with internal stakeholders to collect inputs and resolve open items within agreed timelines
• Perform other accounting support tasks consistent with the temporary nature of the role

• ACA or ACC qualification with 1-2 years of PQE
• Minimum 3+ years of progressive accounting experience overall (corporate accounting, public accounting, or a combination)
• Proven experience with month-end and quarter-end close processes
• Strong communication skills for liaising with cross-functional partners

• Big 4 training or background
• Experience in payroll or compensation accounting
• Familiarity with multi-entity EMEA accounting
• Experience supporting statutory audits

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• Working knowledge of US GAAP and standard close processes (journal entries, reconciliations, variance analysis)
• Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets and handling large data sets
• Strong attention to detail, documentation discipline, and ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and communicate status clearly