Group Accountant - 6 Month Contract

Encompass enables fast, accurate identity validation and verification of corporate customers, and a gold standard approach to KYC. Our award-winning corporate digital identity (CDI) platform incorporates real-time data and documents from authoritative global public data sources and private customer information, to create and maintain digital risk profiles. Utilizing the expertise of a global transformation team of KYC and banking industry experts, as well as strategic data, technology and consulting partnerships, enables seamless integration of Encompass into existing workflows and systems. With Encompass, the world’s leading banks improve customer experience and increase business opportunities through consistent regulatory compliance and risk mitigation. With offices in Amsterdam, Glasgow, London, New York, and Sydney, we are a rapidly growing international company offering a chance to be part of our success - read on if you think you’re up for the challenge.

About the role

• Month End Close: Own and manage the month end close process across all Group companies, delivering accurate P&L, Balance Sheet and reconciliations to an audit-ready standard within agreed deadlines.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare consolidated management accounts and ensure all intercompany balances are reconciled and eliminated appropriately.
• Payroll & Tax Coordination: Liaise with payroll providers and external tax advisors across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring accurate processing, timely reconciliations and submissions in line with local requirements.
• Multi-Currency Accounting: Manage foreign currency transactions and revaluations, ensuring correct treatment in line with accounting standards.
• Reconciliations: Maintain balance sheet reconciliations to a high standard, ensuring all items are clearly evidenced and audit-ready at all times.
• Ad-hoc Finance Support: Take on ad-hoc finance tasks and project work as directed by the Financial Controller, contributing flexibly to the needs of the wider finance team throughout the contract period.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Qualified Accountant: ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent professional accounting qualification is required.
• Technical Accounting: Solid technical accounting knowledge with experience applying relevant standards across a group entity structure.
• Multi-Entity & Multi-Currency: Demonstrable experience working in a multi-entity, multi-currency environment, including intercompany accounting and consolidation.
• Month End Ownership: Proven ability to own and deliver month end close independently, producing P&L, balance sheet and reconciliations to audit-ready standard.
• Payroll & Tax Liaison: Experience coordinating with payroll and tax advisors across multiple jurisdictions, with a sound understanding of compliance requirements.
• Systems Adaptability: Ability to quickly adapt to new financial systems and processes, with strong Excel skills as a minimum.
• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and rigour in all aspects of financial reporting and reconciliation work.
• Communication: Clear and professional communicator, able to work effectively with internal stakeholders and external advisors.

We offer a rewarding and challenging place to work, a transparent and collaborative culture and a well-rounded benefits package.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or any other protected characteristic. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process to ensure an equitable experience, please let us know. Join us in creating an environment where everyone can contribute their best work.