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Assistant Finance & Compliance Accountant
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Posted:
15 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
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Application Deadline:
23 November 2026
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Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
The Assistant Finance & Compliance Accountant supports a broad range of accounting finance and compliance activities within a dynamic multinational organisation where priorities evolve and teams collaborate to deliver results.
The role provides exposure across multiple jurisdictions including the United Kingdom Ireland Australia and New Zealand and offers opportunities to contribute to both operational and strategic finance initiatives.
We encourage team members to develop a well-rounded understanding of the business by gaining experience across commercial manufacturing operational and corporate finance functions. This role is ideal for an individual seeking to build a comprehensive international finance skillset while actively contributing to finance transformation and process improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Accounting & Reporting
Prepare and post accounting journals accurately and in a timely manner.
Perform balance sheet reconciliations and ensure the integrity of financial records.
Review overhead expenditure within the profit and loss account and perform variance analysis against budget and forecast.
Manage the posting accrual and reconciliation of employee expense-related accounts.
Account for and reconcile utility expenses across the group.
Support daily banking activities and contribute to cash flow forecasting processes.
Maintain shared responsibility for the preparation and input of bank payments and beneficiary templates within online banking platforms.
Finance Transformation & Process Improvement
Actively drive finance transformation automation and process improvement initiatives across the finance function.
Serve as the finance lead for designated Finance Efficiency & Automation (FE&A) projects.
Evaluate and support opportunities to leverage Global Shared Service Centre models for employee expenses administration and processing.
Identify and implement process improvements that enhance financial controls efficiency data quality and user experience.
Compliance & Employee Expenses
Drive continuous improvement of the employee expenses process ensuring compliance with company policies and governance requirements.
Oversee administration and ongoing development of the company expenses policy.
Support and enhance the administration of the online expenses management system and corporate credit card platform.
Manage the calculation and collection of employee private mileage charges.
Review and audit employee expense claims in accordance with company policy and internal controls.
Undertake ad hoc compliance finance and business improvement projects as required.
General Responsibilities
Ensure all reporting compliance and operational deadlines are met consistently.
Champion automation and process efficiency initiatives to improve the effectiveness of finance operations.
Respond promptly to overhead expenditure queries from budget holders and operational stakeholders.
Liaise with external auditors and provide supporting information and explanations in a timely and professional manner.
Build strong working relationships with stakeholders across multiple functions and geographies.
Experience & Qualifications
This role offers broad exposure to international finance and accounting across four legal entities operating in different jurisdictions.
The successful candidate will possess:
A sound understanding of fundamental accounting principles gained through education professional studies or practical experience.
Previous accounting finance or compliance experience either in industry or practice would be advantageous.
A desire to develop a career within finance and accounting.
Commencement or progression towards a recognised professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACA ACCA CIMA) would be highly desirable.
Key Skills & Competencies
Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills including Pivot Tables lookup functions data analysis and presentation of financial information.
A strong interest in process improvement automation and data analytics tools such as Alteryx Power BI or similar platforms.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the confidence to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise effectively and meet demanding deadlines.
A proactive and solution-focused mindset with the ability to identify opportunities for improvement and drive change.
Adaptability and resilience as this role responds to multiple and often changing priorities.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
High levels of integrity professionalism and confidentiality.
The role provides exposure across multiple jurisdictions including the United Kingdom Ireland Australia and New Zealand and offers opportunities to contribute to both operational and strategic finance initiatives.
We encourage team members to develop a well-rounded understanding of the business by gaining experience across commercial manufacturing operational and corporate finance functions. This role is ideal for an individual seeking to build a comprehensive international finance skillset while actively contributing to finance transformation and process improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Accounting & Reporting
Prepare and post accounting journals accurately and in a timely manner.
Perform balance sheet reconciliations and ensure the integrity of financial records.
Review overhead expenditure within the profit and loss account and perform variance analysis against budget and forecast.
Manage the posting accrual and reconciliation of employee expense-related accounts.
Account for and reconcile utility expenses across the group.
Support daily banking activities and contribute to cash flow forecasting processes.
Maintain shared responsibility for the preparation and input of bank payments and beneficiary templates within online banking platforms.
Finance Transformation & Process Improvement
Actively drive finance transformation automation and process improvement initiatives across the finance function.
Serve as the finance lead for designated Finance Efficiency & Automation (FE&A) projects.
Evaluate and support opportunities to leverage Global Shared Service Centre models for employee expenses administration and processing.
Identify and implement process improvements that enhance financial controls efficiency data quality and user experience.
Compliance & Employee Expenses
Drive continuous improvement of the employee expenses process ensuring compliance with company policies and governance requirements.
Oversee administration and ongoing development of the company expenses policy.
Support and enhance the administration of the online expenses management system and corporate credit card platform.
Manage the calculation and collection of employee private mileage charges.
Review and audit employee expense claims in accordance with company policy and internal controls.
Undertake ad hoc compliance finance and business improvement projects as required.
General Responsibilities
Ensure all reporting compliance and operational deadlines are met consistently.
Champion automation and process efficiency initiatives to improve the effectiveness of finance operations.
Respond promptly to overhead expenditure queries from budget holders and operational stakeholders.
Liaise with external auditors and provide supporting information and explanations in a timely and professional manner.
Build strong working relationships with stakeholders across multiple functions and geographies.
Experience & Qualifications
This role offers broad exposure to international finance and accounting across four legal entities operating in different jurisdictions.
The successful candidate will possess:
A sound understanding of fundamental accounting principles gained through education professional studies or practical experience.
Previous accounting finance or compliance experience either in industry or practice would be advantageous.
A desire to develop a career within finance and accounting.
Commencement or progression towards a recognised professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACA ACCA CIMA) would be highly desirable.
Key Skills & Competencies
Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills including Pivot Tables lookup functions data analysis and presentation of financial information.
A strong interest in process improvement automation and data analytics tools such as Alteryx Power BI or similar platforms.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the confidence to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise effectively and meet demanding deadlines.
A proactive and solution-focused mindset with the ability to identify opportunities for improvement and drive change.
Adaptability and resilience as this role responds to multiple and often changing priorities.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
High levels of integrity professionalism and confidentiality.
Whats in it for You
A hybrid working model to support work-life balance.
The opportunity to drive meaningful change and contribute to the growth of the Company.
A supportive team environment where your ideas and input are valued.
Ready to make an impact Apply today!
A hybrid working model to support work-life balance.
The opportunity to drive meaningful change and contribute to the growth of the Company.
A supportive team environment where your ideas and input are valued.
Ready to make an impact Apply today!
Notes/Brief for Recruitment Team:
Who we are
We help make the world a more thoughtful and caring place every single day with our greeting cards gift dressings and party supplies products created for lifes big events special occasions and those saw-this-and-thought-of-you moments in life.
Along with our sister company John Sands who are based in Australia and New Zealand were part of the American Greetings Corporation one of the largest privately owned greeting card publishers in the world.
As the largest direct to retail publisher of greeting cards and social expression products in the UK we are the celebrations destination. Youll find our amazing products in major supermarkets high street retailers and independent stores across the UK and internationally as well as digital online marketplaces.
Here at UK Greetings we take pride in being an inclusive and diverse employer - we are dedicated and committed to building a culture where difference is valued and everyone is able to fulfil their potential at work regardless of their background.
Among the great benefits of working at UK Greetings are:
Hybrid Working working from home and our Dewsbury offices with flexibility around start and finish times
Enhanced Family Friendly Policies
Employee Referral Scheme
Free onsite parking at Head Office sites
Employee discount shop
Auto-enrolled Pension Scheme
Development opportunities; offering qualifications from Level 3 to 6
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Employee wellbeing support including Mental Health First Aiders
Employee Recognition scheme
So if you have a passion for greeting cards and celebrations products and would love to be part of a talented team youre in the right place!
Along with our sister company John Sands who are based in Australia and New Zealand were part of the American Greetings Corporation one of the largest privately owned greeting card publishers in the world.
As the largest direct to retail publisher of greeting cards and social expression products in the UK we are the celebrations destination. Youll find our amazing products in major supermarkets high street retailers and independent stores across the UK and internationally as well as digital online marketplaces.
Here at UK Greetings we take pride in being an inclusive and diverse employer - we are dedicated and committed to building a culture where difference is valued and everyone is able to fulfil their potential at work regardless of their background.
Among the great benefits of working at UK Greetings are:
Hybrid Working working from home and our Dewsbury offices with flexibility around start and finish times
Enhanced Family Friendly Policies
Employee Referral Scheme
Free onsite parking at Head Office sites
Employee discount shop
Auto-enrolled Pension Scheme
Development opportunities; offering qualifications from Level 3 to 6
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Employee wellbeing support including Mental Health First Aiders
Employee Recognition scheme
So if you have a passion for greeting cards and celebrations products and would love to be part of a talented team youre in the right place!
Required Experience:
Junior IC
About Company
UK Greetings is a market leading publisher of greeting cards and gift dressings. Supplying product for every occasion to retailers throughout the UK.
