Senior Accountant

📋 Description

• Oversee and maintain daily general ledger entries for all group entities.

• Assist local accountants in preparing monthly VAT returns and help coordinate tax filings for 8 international entities.

• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable to ensure timely processing and accurate record-keeping.

• Support the Financial Controller during month-end and year-end closing processes.

• Conduct multi-currency bank reconciliations and post intercompany transactions.

• Aid the sales team with client invoicing by preparing, reviewing, and accurately issuing invoices.

• Act as a point of contact for client billing inquiries, resolving issues in a professional and timely manner.

• Maintain well-organized and audit-ready financial records across all entities.

• Assist in the preparation of schedules and documentation for external auditors.

• Contribute to the ongoing enhancement of accounting workflows and systems.

• Execute the group's payment cycles using Payhawk, Wise, and other banking providers.

• Process payroll, local property host payments, vendor invoices, and customer reimbursements; ensure all payments have the necessary approval documentation and supporting materials prior to final approval submission.

• Manage accounts payable and receivable; follow up on outstanding items and maintain clean aged balances.

• Support local accountants with monthly VAT returns and tax filings; coordinate the flow of documentation between local advisors and the Controller.

• Contribute to the documentation of payment SOPs, controls, and recurring workflows; assist in operationalizing improvements identified by the Controller.

• Maintain audit-ready records and aid with information requests from external auditors.

⛳️ Requirements

• 3–5 years of accounting experience, preferably in a multi-entity or international setting.

• Part-qualified or fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent in progress).

• Strong grasp of VAT regulations and tax compliance across various jurisdictions.

• Practical experience with cloud-based accounting software (Xero is a plus).

• Confident handling multi-currency transactions and foreign exchange postings.

• Excellent attention to detail and dedication to accuracy in high-volume environments.

• Good communication skills: capable of liaising professionally with clients and internal teams.

• Self-sufficient and organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities from a remote setting.

• Experience supporting a sales team with invoicing or billing processes is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• A remote-first, flexible work culture founded on trust, autonomy, and impact.

• The opportunity to optimize, refine, and evolve accounting operations within a global company.

• Work that is meaningful and connected to how families live, work, and learn globally.

• A collaborative, values-driven team that is deeply committed to quality and execution.

• The flexibility to work from anywhere and create a lifestyle that suits your needs.