Accountant

Job Overview

As a Senior Accountant at Helsing, you will be the backbone of our financial reporting, taking full ownership of the trial balance, complex reconciliations, and the month-end close cycle. You will be a hands-on technical expert who ensures the integrity of our financial data, maintains a pristine balance sheet, and ensures compliance with all relevant accounting standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and drive the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring all deadlines are met and financial statements are accurate.
• Prepare and post complex, high-value general ledger entries, including subjective accruals, deferred revenue, prepayments, and intercompany transactions.
• Perform and review critical balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies independently.
• Manage intercompany accounting, including transfer pricing adjustments, loan agreements, and multi-currency reconciliations.
• Assist in the preparation of consolidated statutory financial statements and regulatory filings in accordance with local GAAP and IFRS.
• Act as the lead coordinator for the annual external audit, managing the preparation of the PBC list and resolving complex audit queries.
• Continuously evaluate and optimise GL processes, chart of accounts, and financial systems to drive efficiency and automate manual tasks.
• Ensure strict adherence to internal controls, SOX compliance, and financial policies across the organisation.

Requirements

• Qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, or equivalent) with at least 5–7 years of post-qualification experience, with a proven track record in a complex, multi-entity GL environment.
• Exceptionally organised, hands-on professional who can manage the entire close process independently with minimal oversight.
• Deep and comprehensive understanding of accounting principles (local GAAP and IFRS) and statutory reporting requirements.
• Extensive experience utilising enterprise-level ERP systems and advanced financial modelling in Excel.
• Meticulous eye for detail, ensuring the balance sheet is fully supported, reconciled, and clean at all times.
• Excellent time-management skills, with a demonstrated ability to prioritise tasks under pressure during tight close cycles.

Nice to Have

• Experience participating in ERP migrations, system upgrades, or the implementation of specialised modules.
• Familiarity with Robotic Process Automation tools or basic scripting to automate repetitive month-end tasks.
• Experience working in a multi-entity, multi-currency environment with exposure to foreign exchange accounting and intercompany transactions.
• A track record of identifying inefficiencies in financial workflows and successfully driving process-improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and VSOP options.
• Relocation support: up to €2,500 and 4 weeks temporary accommodation.
• Learning: €500/£450 yearly allowance.
• Health & wellness: gym membership and mental health support.
• Social: regularly company events and monthly social allowances.
• Enhanced parental leave: 22 weeks fully paid for primary caregivers & 6 weeks for secondary caregivers.
• Family support: 5 days of paid family emergency leave, 100% remote work option during pregnancy and phased return to work.