Financial Accountant

TL;DR

Financial Accountant (VAT, Month-End Close): Manage month-end and year-end accounting activities, including balance sheet reconciliations, sales reporting, and VAT return preparation with an accent on double-entry accounting, multi-currency processing, and audit-ready reconciliations. Focus on credit control, commission calculations, and supporting the Finance Manager with reporting and ad-hoc analysis.

Location: Hybrid (minimum 3 days in the office per week), Union Street, London (UK)

Company

hirify.global is an international design, manufacturing, and distribution company for ergonomic products.

What you will do

• Perform month-end and year-end activities (accruals & prepayments, fixed assets, FX journals) and produce reports for the Finance Manager.
• Prepare weekly and monthly sales reporting, including regional invoicing and backlog reporting.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and deliver a full reconciliation pack for Finance Manager review.
• Calculate sales commissions for Europe & APMEA regions and handle follow-up queries and related posting/pack preparation.
• Run credit control: chase aged customer debts, liaise with sales leads, send statements, and support reviews with the Finance Manager.
• Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns (including monthly reconciliations) and assist with year-end audit pack preparation.

Requirements

• Working towards an accounting qualification and having recent industry experience.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Strong knowledge of double-entry accounting and experience in a multi-currency environment.
• Strong VAT knowledge, including experience preparing VAT returns.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to work within company Health & Safety, Quality, and Environmental management system requirements.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working with a minimum of 3 office days per week.
• Opportunity for professional development within a progressive finance team.
• Values-driven environment focused on leadership, integrity, problem solving, and continuous improvement.
• Support for equal opportunity employment and reasonable accommodations during the application/interview process.