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Required Qualifications & Experience Chartered Accountant / CPA / ACCA (preferred) 4–10 years of progressive experience in accounting & reporting Experience in SaaS / technology industry preferred Exposure to UK GAAP / IFRS and US reporting environment Strong hands-on experience in month-end close, TB review, reconciliation sign-offs, and flux analysis Experience managing teams in a structured environmentAbout CompanyThe company operates in the professional services industry, providing specialized solutions and advisory support to a diverse range of clients.Key Responsibilities 1. Financial Close, Reconciliations & Reporting Ensure accurate and timely month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close for the UK entity Review and analyze Trial Balance (TB) and General Ledger for completeness and accuracy Oversee journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and revenue/cost recognition Review and sign off on monthly balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring completeness and timely resolution of reconciling items Ensure strong reconciliation controls across bank, intercompany, deferred revenue, accruals, and other key accounts Ensure alignment with IFRS / UK GAAP and US reporting requirements Support consolidation and reporting to US headquarters 2. MIS, Flux Analysis & Financial Review Prepare and review monthly MIS packs with variance analysis (Actual vs Budget vs Forecast) Perform detailed flux (period-over-period) analysis on P&L and Balance Sheet accounts, identifying key movements and underlying drivers Perform detailed P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow analysis Drive insightful commentary on financial performance and key business drivers Partner with business stakeholders to explain performance trends 3. SaaS-Specific Accounting Oversight Monitor revenue recognition in line with SaaS subscription models Review deferred revenue, ARR/MRR metrics, churn, and customer acquisition cost analytics Ensure proper accounting for contracts, renewals, and multi-element arrangements 4. Controls & Compliance Strengthen internal controls around financial reporting Support statutory audits and external audit coordination Ensure compliance with UK regulatory and tax requirements Assist in improving accounting policies and process documentation 5. Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management Manage and mentor finance team members (R2R / GL team) Allocate work, review outputs, and build capability within the team Act as a bridge between UK operations and US finance leadership Support the Financial Controller in strategic finance initiativesKey Skills & Competencies Strong technical accounting knowledge Analytical mindset with strong MIS and financial storytelling ability Experience working in cross-border reporting structures (UK–US preferred) Proactive, ownership-driven, and detail-oriented Strong stakeholder communication skills