Associate Accountant

Global Accounting Network are partnered with a a collaborative and forward-thinking energy company who are looking for an Associate Accountant - Europe to take charge of daily accounting operations for UK entities, assist with month-end tasks, and provide support to European subsidiaries.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process purchase invoices and manage weekly payment runs
• Perform bank reconciliations
• Maintain and improve vendor master data and approve new vendor setups across the group.
• Review vendor postings, reconcile accounts payable, and ensure accuracy across entities.
• Manage intercompany charges and oversee accurate sales invoicing and collection.
• Prepare and review month-end working papers for prepayments, fixed assets, and related journals.
• Coordinate UK payroll processing, including reviewing updates and posting payroll journals.
• Review and submit VAT returns in the UK while managing queries and audits from HMRC.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Proven experience in a multi-company, multi-currency group environment with intercompany transactions.
• Strong understanding of bookkeeping and accounting principles.
• Payroll management experience.
• Relevant accounting qualifications (e.g., AAT, ACA, ACCA) are desirable but not required.