EMEA Accountant

EMEA AccountantLocation: Silchester, Reading.

Reporting to: EMEA Financial Controller

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented EMEA Accountant to join our growing international finance team. This role is ideal for a part-qualified or newly qualified accountant with a strong work ethic, who is eager to learn, develop professionally, and grow with the business. You will play a key role in core accounting operations, financial reporting, compliance, and business partnering across the EMEA region, while working closely with global teams in Switzerland and the USA.

Key ResponsibilitiesAccounting Operations & Close

• Perform day-to-day accounting activities including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, Inventory accounting and Fixed Assets.

• Prepare and post month-end journal entries and complete detailed, robust balance sheet reconciliations.

• Manage month-end and year-end close activities in line with reporting deadlines.

• Prepare accurate financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards.

• Ensure completeness, accuracy, and U.S. GAAP compliance of all financial records.

Tax, Compliance & Audit

• Prepare and submit quarterly VAT reporting for EMEA entities.

• Ensure compliance with SOX internal controls, responding promptly to audit requests as the business grows.

• Coordinate with the U.S. internal audit team to review and update internal controls where required.

• Support external auditors with requests relating to annual audits.

• Oversee third-party finance service providers preparing annual statutory and tax filings.

FP&A & Business Partnering

• Support FP&A processes, including management reporting, variance analysis, and gross margin analysis.

• Build a strong understanding of the company’s financial and commercial performance, clearly articulating insights to finance and non-finance stakeholders.

• Partner with the International Finance team to support initiatives focused on improving working capital.

Treasury & Cash Management

• Update the EMEA cash forecast on a weekly basis and present insights to the Treasury team.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Support Oracle systems, including Fixed Assets, Accounts Payable scanning integrations, and ad hoc system enhancements.

• Lead and support local process improvement initiatives, particularly relating to inventory and month-end close efficiency.

• Establish, maintain, and continuously improve financial controls, processes, policies, and systems to ensure integrity and scalability.

Payroll & External Services

• Coordinate monthly and annual payroll runs with an external payroll provider.

• Review payroll documentation and investigate any variances in a timely manner.

Collaboration & Travel

• Build strong working relationships with finance teams in Switzerland, the USA, and local offices.

• Undertake occasional international travel to EMEA subsidiaries as required.

• Support ad hoc finance projects aligned with business growth.

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Part-qualified or newly qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).

• 3–5 years’ prior experience in an accounting or finance role.

• Experience in Aerospace & Defence or a manufacturing / industrial environment is preferred.

• Strong ERP experience, with Oracle experience highly desirable.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, VAT, and SOX controls is an advantage.

• French language skills would be an advantage (not essential).

• Strong work ethic with a proactive, hands-on approach.

• Eager to learn, improve processes, and grow with the company.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a multinational, matrixed environment.