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Europe Senior Financial Accountant - Fixed Term Contract
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About the Company
Global tech consultancy blending design, engineering and AI to help businesses thrive through innovation. We are a global technology consultancy that delivers extraordinary impact by blending design, engineering and AI expertise. For 30 years, our commitment to design-led thinking, engineering excellence and innovation means we prioritize people, build teams with strong technical foundations and embed AI into every step of the process - not just as a tool but as a mindset. It's this approach that sets us apart, sparks bold ideas and empowers us to drive real, lasting innovation. We're not preparing for the future - we're defining it. Information Technology & Services Specialties: Agile Development (Scrum, XP, Lean), Retail Customer Experience Consulting, Management Consulting, Data Science and Analytics, Product Innovation, Open Source Communities, Continuous Delivery, User Experience Design, Agile Development Tools, Mobile Strategy, AI, Data and Analytics, Cloud, Platforms, Customer Experience and Products, Software Defined Vehicles, Software Engineering
Responsibilities
- ● Europe senior financial accountant
- ● (UK and Ireland with scope for supporting other entities)
- ● Thoughtworks is seeking a highly skilled financial accountant to support our Global Controllership team. This role is vital for driving immediate impact across our European entities. You will be responsible for leading audits, managing complex reporting requirements, and ensuring robust financial compliance.
- ● Job responsibilities
- ● Audit Leadership: Lead local statutory audits, ensuring audit readiness and managing the completion of financial statements and timely responses to auditor requests.
- ● Reporting & Tax Compliance: Oversee timelines for local statutory filings across multiple European entities.
- ● Month-End Close: Partner with Europe Controllership and FP&A teams to manage the month-end close process, reviewing work against tight deadlines.
- ● Internal Controls: Own key SOX controls and assist in the implementation of robust internal controls to mitigate fraud risk and ensure accurate financial reporting.
- ● Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with regional finance teams and the India Shared Services Team to ensure accurate reporting.
- ● Job qualifications
- ● Required Skills
- ● Technical Proficiency: Deep working knowledge of both US GAAP, IFRS and FRS102 .
- ● Mindset: Highly proactive in identifying accounting risks and opportunities and implementing cross-functional solutions.
- ● Preferred Skills
- ● Tech Savvy: Familiarity with automation or AI applications within finance/accounting.
- ● Software: Experience with PeopleSoft Financials
- ● Other things to know
- ● Learning & Development
- ● There is no one-size-fits-all career path at Thoughtworks: however you want to develop your career is entirely up to you. But we also balance autonomy with the strength of our cultivation culture. This means your career is supported by interactive tools, numerous development programs and teammates who want to help you grow. We see value in helping each other be our best and that extends to empowering our employees in their career journeys.
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