At a Glance
- Tasks: Support financial regulations and maintain robust internal controls while driving continuous improvement.
- Company: Join CloudPay, a trusted global payroll partner with a vibrant team culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, hybrid work, wellness perks, and generous vacation allowance.
- Other info: Embrace a dynamic environment focused on professional growth and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in finance while working with innovative technology and a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Newly Qualified or Finalist accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent) with strong analytical skills.
The predicted salary is between 57600 - 70400 £ per year.
About this job opportunity
Our Vision: To be the world's most trusted global payroll partner, simplifying pay for all employees.
Our Mission: Empowering global workforces with seamless, compliant, and innovative payroll and payment solutions, enabling businesses to thrive in a connected world.
Our People: Our fundamental beliefs at CloudPay are built on core values of professionalism, passion, empowerment, innovation, and teamwork. We value our employees and strive to create a great workplace where everyone is valued, heard, inspired, and encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work. We're committed to providing an excellent employee experience through fulfilling projects, empowerment to make a difference, and an environment that inspires innovation.
What makes this role exciting: The role will support Group adherence to financial regulations and standards, maintaining robust internal controls. Continuous Improvement will be a key requirement, working directly with the Statutory Reporting Manager EMEA & AMER to achieve a culture of Finance Excellence in the Group. We're seeking someone with strong potential and a proactive approach to learning. This opportunity is ideal for a Newly Qualified or Finalist accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, or equivalent). Applicants must currently reside in the UK and possess full legal authorization to work in the UK. Please note that the company is unable to sponsor work visas for this position.
Main responsibilities:
- Statutory Reporting and Compliance:
- Ensure accurate and robust month-end closing process, preparation and processing of monthly journals (including accruals, salary journals, prepayments, deferred revenue) and maintaining accurate balance sheet reconciliations.
- Review and approval of payrolls for the US and Costa Rica.
- Calculation and submission of US State Tax Returns.
- Main point of contact for external tax advisors and local accountants in US, Costa Rica and Brazil to ensure statutory and tax compliance.
- Review and completion of AMER corporate tax returns prepared by local tax advisors.
- Prepare the monthly sales commissions calculations including review of customer contracts and deal value.
- Finance point of contact for the relevant CloudPay stakeholders where necessary.
- Interaction with the Accounting Operations Team is required, who will perform transactional accounting, billing, and AP activities.
- Support with ad-hoc projects related to the AMER region.
- Risk Assessment:
- The role will need to work directly with the Statutory Reporting Manager EMEA & AMER to support with resolving any highlighted GAAP and Tax compliance risks/inaccuracies, especially when raised by EMEA & AMER Auditors or Advisors. This may involve coordinating with external advisors due to reliance on knowledge from the local country.
- Training and Development:
- Support in training both Finance Team members (where necessary).
- Continuous Improvement:
- The role will work alongside the Statutory Reporting Manager EMEA & AMER to support the implementation of technology improvement initiatives to create a Finance Centre of Excellence.
Qualification and experience needed for this role:
- Newly Qualified/ Finalist accountant (ACCA/ACA/CIMA or equivalent).
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex regulations and apply them practically across multiple jurisdictions.
- Project and team skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels.
- Have a technology-based mindset when supporting the Assistant Group Controller in creating a Finance Centre of Excellence.
Desirable:
- Industry experience in a PE-backed multinational organization.
- Working knowledge of EMEA &/or AMER GAAP or tax requirements.
About you and Our core values:
- Taking ownership, working with integrity and respect.
- Being a team player is key to our culture.
- Solution and customer focused.
- Great initiative with the goal for excellence in achieving results.
- Dedicated to developing and always looking for continuous improvements.
- Be creative, be committed, be engaged and enjoy what you do.
Hybrid work arrangements in the United Kingdom.
Package and benefits:
- Competitive Salary.
- Competitive vacation allowance.
- Calm app.
- WFH Allowance.
- Life Assurance.
- Private Medical Insurance.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- EAP.
- Eye Tests & Glasses Contribution.
- Simplyhealth Enhanced Health Plan.
- Pension Scheme.
- Give-As-You-Earn (GAYE).
- Employee Referral Program.
- CloudPay NOW.
- Paid Volunteering days.
- Marriage Leave.
- Bereavement Leave.
- Vacation Purchase Plan.
CloudPay is committed to being an equal opportunities employer.
Financial Accountant in Hampshire employer: CloudPay
CloudPay is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Spain or the UK where innovation meets collaboration. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, we provide competitive packages and benefits that reflect our commitment to fostering talent. Our inclusive culture encourages open communication and teamwork, ensuring that every team member plays a vital role in driving impactful technology initiatives that deliver real value to our customers.
