Financial Accountant (f/m/d)

Location: London
Hybrid working scheme
Reports to: Head of Accounting, UK & Americas
Purpose of Position
We are seeking a highly motivated Financial Accountant to support and oversee key accounting and reporting activities for Awin Ltd in the United Kingdom, working closely with the Head of Accounting, UK & Americas. The role supports accurate and timely month-end and year-end close, IFRS Group reporting, UK statutory reporting, audit coordination, and VAT compliance activities.

Working within the global Accounting, Reporting & Consolidation team, you will partner with Group Finance, Group Tax, FP&A, Payroll, auditors, advisers and business stakeholders. You will also strengthen controls, improve documentation and support the harmonisation and automation of finance processes.
Key Tasks
Accounting and close ownership
•    Support and oversee the accounting and reporting for Awin Ltd under IFRS and UK GAAP (FRS 102), working with the Head of Accounting, UK & Americas and coordinating key elements of the monthly and annual close.
•    Perform a high-level month-end review of key accruals, prepayments and provisions prepared and maintained by the Finance Services team, and review selected journals, reclassifications and accounting judgements as required.
•    Review and support accounting for fixed assets, payroll, intercompany balances, cash, foreign currency revaluation and other key balance sheet areas.
•    Support the maintenance of the close timetable and checklist, helping ensure responsibilities, deadlines and dependencies are understood and delivered.
Reconciliations and reporting quality
•    Review balance sheet reconciliations, provide clear analysis and ensure reconciling items are investigated and resolved on time.
•    Coordinate intercompany confirmations and the timely resolution of differences.
•    Ensure financial reporting is complete, accurate and delivered in line with Group Finance requirements and reporting deadlines.
•    Monitor key deliverables and reporting objectives, escalating risks and issues appropriately.
Audit coordination
•    Support the coordination of interim and year-end audits for Awin Ltd, working with the Head of Accounting and coordinating deliverables across auditors and internal stakeholders.
•    Review audit schedules and supporting evidence before submission, ensuring documentation is complete, accurate and review-ready.
•    Coordinate responses to audit queries and ensure matters are resolved efficiently and within agreed timelines.
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 (wit 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.

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.