Senior Manager, International Accounting & Statutory Close in London

Requirements:

• 8+ years of relevant accounting experience, including public Big 4 accounting firm and private accounting
• ACA/ACCA/CPA or equivalent qualification
• NetSuite experience a plus
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles (US GAAP), especially ASC 606 and UK GAAP
• Experience building and improving accounting processes, controls and systems
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to communicate with professionals at all levels
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects
• Strong problem-solving and listening skills
• An analytical mind who works in an organized manner with high attention to detail
• Experience with financial & enterprise systems and prior experience with general ledger entries
• High-energy level and a strong proactive work ethic
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently
• Demonstrate ability to create processes and procedures while working in a very fast-paced environment

What the job involves:

• The Senior Manager, International Accounting, will play a key role in the UTA International Accounting team, focusing on statutory compliance, revenue recognition as well as month-end close.
• The role will own key aspects of the financial statements close and statutory accounts process, ensuring full compliance with group accounting policies (US GAAP) and local filing requirements (UK GAAP).
• Own the end-to-end statutory accounts process for all designated entities, including planning, timetables, coordination of inputs and review of statutory financial statements.
• Ensure timely preparation, audit, and filing of statutory accounts in line with local legal and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with external auditors on technical accounting positions, disclosures and statutory reporting matters, managing issues and queries through resolution.
• Oversee the integrity, accuracy and completeness of statutory financial statements, ensuring appropriate disclosures, going concern assessments and consistency with group reporting.
• Work closely with tax, treasury, legal and company secretarial teams to ensure statutory accounts appropriately reflect tax, legal and corporate structure requirements.
• Assist, as needed, in evaluating and providing input on local tax requirements and positions, partnering with the global tax team to ensure alignment and compliance with local regulations.
• Support the global technical accounting team in preparing formal technical accounting memos for complex or non‑routine transactions, including business combinations, investments, and unique revenue arrangements.
• Assist the global technical accounting team in the development, refinement, and maintenance of company‑wide accounting policies, ensuring consistent application across US GAAP, local GAAP, and statutory reporting frameworks.
• Own the month-end close process for designated entities/areas, ensuring accurate and timely completion in line with group reporting deadlines.
• Review commission and related agreements to ensure these are recognized in accordance with company policies.
• Review and approve key journals (accruals, provisions, prepayments, revenue deferrals, intercompany, FX revaluations), ensuring compliance with accounting policies.
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations, challenge unusual items, and ensure timely resolution of reconciling differences before close signoff.
• Coordinate with FP&A to review results, understand variances to budget/forecast, and ensure appropriate accounting treatment of unusual or one-off items.
• Ensure the integrity of the trial balance and mapping into consolidation and reporting tools, troubleshooting issues and correcting errors as required.
• Prepare and present month-end reporting packs, including analytical review, key movements, and commentary on significant items.
• Drive continuous improvement in the close process, identifying opportunities to shorten timelines, reducing manual adjustments and strengthen controls.