Financial Accountant (f/m/d)

UK tax, VAT and statutory compliance

• Support the preparation, review and submission of VAT returns and related compliance activities and provide accounting information to Group Tax and external advisers when required.
• Ensure the underlying accounting records, reconciliations and supporting documentation for VAT and information requested by the Tax team are complete and accurate.

Other tasks

• Act as a key finance contact for other colleagues and coordinate with People & Culture and Payroll on payroll submissions, journals and reconciliations, where required.
• Strengthen accounting controls, reconciliation quality and the consistency of reporting documentation.
• Maintain complete supporting evidence for key journals, reconciliations and controls in the designated central repository.
• Keep process documentation, accounting calendars and handover materials current to support effective backup coverage and operational resilience.
• Identify opportunities for harmonisation, automation and sustainable process improvement across the global ARC function.

Skills & Expertise

• 3+ years experience in financial accounting with practical involvement in month-end close and external audit support, ideally in an international finance environment and working with global stakeholders.
• Proven practical knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP (FRS 102), with the ability to research and apply accounting guidance.
• Experience supporting the preparation or coordination of UK statutory financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Good understanding of UK VAT and related compliance obligations; experience providing accounting information to tax specialists or advisers is beneficial.
• Qualified or part-qualified accountant, such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA or an equivalent recognised qualification, or demonstrably equivalent experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with sound judgement and close attention to detail.
• Confident communicator who can work effectively with auditors, advisers, Finance colleagues and other stakeholders.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including experience working with reconciliations, structured financial data and reporting schedules.
• Practical experience using modern ERP and financial reporting systems; Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of consolidation and reporting tools such as Lucanet or similar is beneficial.
• Ability to identify and support opportunities for finance process automation and standardisation.

Our Offer

• Flexi-Week: We prioritise your mental health and wellbeing by offering you a four-day Flexi-Week (with one lighter or completely disconnected day per week) at full pay, with no reduction to your annual holiday allowance.
• Flexi-Office: We offer an international culture and flexibility through our hybrid working model, designed to foster collaboration, trust, and autonomy.
• Work Expense Contribution & Home Working Furniture: You will receive a monthly allowance to cover part of your running costs, as well as a furniture package to support you in setting up a comfortable workspace at home.
• Pension: We make regular contributions to support your retirement savings.
• Private Medical Insurance: Comprehensive coverage for a range of health, vision and dental treatments.
• Electric Vehicle & Cycle to Work Schemes: Save on commuting costs through tax-efficient schemes for electric vehicle leasing and bike purchase.
• Workplace Nursery Benefit: Save on childcare costs through a salary sacrifice scheme with tax and National Insurance savings.
• In addition, you’ll benefit from our global offering, including health and wellbeing initiatives, learning and development via Awin Academy, and peer-to-peer recognition programmes.

Established in 2000, Awin is proud of our dynamic, social and inclusive culture. Like all businesses, we’ve had to adapt and nurture our culture in a virtual environment. Our virtual ‘Life @ Awin’ hub brings our colleagues from across the globe together for various social activities.

Diversity & Inclusion are paramount to us, and we proudly pursue and hire diverse team members. We champion uniqueness and authenticity; this is who we are at our core. Our network of affiliate partnerships are diverse and transparent, as are the employees powering our vision to build the world’s leading open partner ecosystem. We welcome all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you need support at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.

Awin is part of the Axel Springer group. Learn more at axelspringer.com/en/, and explore the Axel Springer Essentials here: axelspringer.com/en/inside/the-essentials-what-we-have-adapted-and-why

Apply now to begin the next stage of your career at a progressive company that supports both your professional and personal development.