Financial Accountant

We are seeking to recruit an experienced Accountant to strengthen financial oversight, governance, and reporting across our international subsidiaries. This role will play a central part in driving consistency, accuracy, and financial discipline throughout the Group. This is not a traditional accounting position; it is ideally suited to a commercially minded professional who is confident working across multiple entities, challenging financial information, improving controls, and elevating reporting standards within a dynamic international environment.

Responsibilities

Review and assess sales contracts, ensuring appropriate accounting treatment and alignment with Group policies; Determine and enforce revenue recognition in line with applicable standards; Actively request, challenge, and validate financial and operational data from subsidiaries; Ensure timely, accurate, and complete reporting across all entities; Drive consistency in processes, documentation, and controls across the Group; Identify gaps and implement improvements to strengthen the overall control environment; Debt Management Oversight; Monitor outstanding receivables across subsidiaries; Drive focus and accountability on debt collection efforts; Challenge local teams on overdue balances and ageing profiles; Propose and support solutions to improve cash flow, including factoring or other mechanisms where appropriate

Requirements

Strong accounting background with solid understanding of financial reporting and revenue recognition; Fully qualified accountant (ACCA or equivalent), or holder of a recognised university degree in Accountancy, with 3–5 years of relevant experience.; Solid understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and their practical application across financial reporting and compliance.; Comfortable working across multiple entities and interacting with international teams; Confident in challenging information and holding stakeholders accountable; Highly organised, with the ability to follow through and ensure deadlines are met; Proactive mindset with a focus on improving processes and controls; This role requires more than technical ability. We are looking for someone who:; Takes ownership and drives outcomes; Is not afraid to ask questions or push back when needed; Can operate with a high level of independence; Is focused on building structure, discipline, and control across the organisation; Excellent command of English is required. German language skills would be considered a plus.