Financial Accountant

Overview

In this role, you will support statutory reporting and compliance across Europe, working within APCO’s Europe Finance team to deliver high-quality financial reporting and governance. You will collaborate with regional offices and external advisers, contributing to audit, tax, treasury, and transformation initiatives. The role offers exposure to a broad range of accounting activities and opportunities to drive process improvements and automation. You will engage with cross-functional teams to ensure timely, accurate reporting and support strategic finance projects in a fast-paced, international environment.

Pay / Benefits

• structured training
• mentorship opportunities
• clear pathways for career growth
• collaborative, global team
• exposure to cross-border finance activities
• opportunity to work on finance transformation initiatives

Responsibilities

• Support statutory reporting and compliance across Europe, coordinating with local advisers and audit deliverables
• Assist tax, VAT, and treasury activities, including liquidity management and cashflow forecasting
• Support regional audit planning and delivery, tracking items and deadlines
• Contribute to finance transformation and systems projects, translating discussions into actions and timelines
• Review processes for continuous improvement, documenting changes and providing training where needed
• Build strong stakeholder engagement with local teams, Corporate Finance, and external advisers
• Assist month-end close, forecast, and budget activities as needed
• Support governance and internal controls through accurate reporting and risk mitigation

Key requirements

• AC A or ACCA qualified, ideally recently qualified with 2–3 years post-qualification experience
• Audit background with exposure to professional services or international multi-entity environments
• Strong grounding in financial accounting, internal controls, and statutory reporting across multiple jurisdictions
• Analytical mindset with ability to interpret financial data and identify improvements
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, coordinate workstreams, and meet deadlines
• Collaborative, transparent team player able to engage with stakeholders across offices and time zones
• Advanced Microsoft Excel; experience with ERP systems (desirable)
• Energy, initiative, curiosity, and a drive to improve finance operations through technology and automation

• collaborative
• proactive
• clear communicator
• Advanced Microsoft Excel
• ERP systems experience (Maconomy is used by APCO)
• knowledge of local GAAPs and US GAAP differences

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