KAYALI Financial Accountant - Tax & Accounting (UK/EU) in London

DescriptionFuelled by passion, KAYALI was founded in 2018 by beauty mogul and fragrance fanatic, Mona Kattan. Translating to \’my imagination\’ in Arabic, KAYALI provides a modern fragrance experience inspired by Mona\’s rich Middle Eastern heritage and the art of layering scents to help you create your mood; where sharing scents is a ritual and smelling good is both an act of goodwill and self-love. Mona collaborates with some of the world\’s most renowned perfumers and sources the finest ingredients to create unique juices that are infinitely memorable, long-lasting, and cruelty‐free. Each luxurious fragrance is an ode to true craftsmanship and tells a special story, from the addictive notes to the multi‐faceted jeweled bottles.

Our Mission: To make everyone feel like the diamond they are! To build a global community of fragrance lovers through the power of scent and by providing them with the most innovative & luxurious fragrances, education and sharing our Middle Eastern fragrance rituals with the world.

Summary: We are looking for a qualified Financial Accountant with strong experience in tax, statutory accounting, and audit to join our UK team. This role will take ownership of UK VAT and corporation tax compliance, statutory reporting, and balance sheet integrity, while collaborating closely with external auditors and tax advisers and overseeing the French entity through external accountants. The ideal candidate is hands‐on, proactive, and thrives in a fast‐paced, global environment.

Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesTax & Compliance

Prepare and submit UK VAT returns to HMRC, support UK corporation tax filings

Respond to HMRC queries and follow up as needed

Act as primary point of contact with external tax advisers for UK matters

Oversee French tax compliance via external accountants

Support Group tax reporting, audits, and statutory compliance

Accounting & Audit

Own statutory accounting and reporting for the UK entity

Review outputs and statutory accounts prepared by external accountants for France

Manage balance sheet reconciliations and month‐end close activities

Liaise with external auditors for UK and France, supporting year‐end and interim audits

Ensure compliance with Group accounting policies and UK GAAP / IFRS

Inventory & Working Capital Oversight

Oversee inventory accounting and valuation, supporting reconciliations and provisions

Ensure internal controls over inventory reporting

AR & AP – Local Oversight

Coordinate with Global AR and AP teams to ensure smooth processing for UK and French entities

Review AR/AP aging reports and support resolution of issues

Support adherence to Group credit policies and payment schedules

Collaboration & Process Improvement

Work closely with Global Finance to ensure consistent accounting, tax, and reporting treatment

Partner with FP&A, operations, and supply chain teams on reporting and reconciliations

Support improvements to processes and systems across accounting, tax, and controls

Requirements

ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified

Strong experience in UK tax (VAT and corporation tax), statutory accounting, and audit

Experience preparing and submitting VAT returns

Proven experience liaising with external auditors and tax advisers

Knowledge of UK GAAP / IFRS and multi‐entity environments

Strong Excel skills; ERP experience (Microsoft Dynamics) desirable

Detail oriented, proactive, and able to manage multiple deadlines

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