Financial Accountant

About NTT DATA Business Solutions:

About NTT DATA Business Solutions: NTT DATA Business Solutions Group is part of the NTT DATA Corporate Group, a top 10 global IT services provider headquartered in Tokyo, operating in more than 50 countries. We combine global reach with local intimacy to provide premier professional ServiceNow and SAP services, from deep industry expertise consulting to applied innovations in digital, cloud, automation, and system development to business IT outsourcing.

As Global Elite Partner for ServiceNow, we bring an added dimension of expertise and excellence to our suite of services, ensuring comprehensive solutions for our clients' diverse needs.

As a global SAP Platinum Partner, NTT DATA Business Solutions Group leverages its global expertise to deliver quality outcomes whether you are a multi-national or operate in a single country. With over 15,000 SAP experts across 31 countries, we have the capability and reach to help you solve real problems and seize the next opportunity for growth around your SAP strategy and operations.

Our global award-winning SAP practice, differentiated by innovation, is the undisputed leader in SAP S/4HANA, with about 500 SAP HANA clients and more than 300 SAP S/4HANA clients.

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Job Summary:

The Financial Accountant is responsible for delivering accurate and timely financial accounting, reporting and compliance activities for the UK and Irish entities. Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager and working closely with the Director of Finance and the Barcelona Shared Service Centre, the role owns key month-end and year-end processes, maintains robust balance-sheet controls, supports statutory and group reporting, and coordinates audit and tax compliance deliverables.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Financial Close and Reporting.
• Own designated month-end and year-end close activities for the UK and Irish entities, ensuring all entries are complete, accurate and delivered to timetable.
• Prepare, review and post journals for payroll, accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, right-of-use assets, and other assigned accounting areas.
• Prepare and review balance-sheet reconciliations, investigate reconciling items and ensure timely resolution of outstanding balances.
• Manage intercompany accounting, confirmations and reconciliations, resolving differences with group entities and the Shared Service Centre.
• Assist with month-end intercompany processes, including confirmations, reconciliations and resolution of outstanding differences.
• Review general ledger activity at month end, investigate unusual movements and provide clear supporting analysis for approval.
• Support monthly and quarterly reporting packs, including variance analysis and commentary on material movements.
• Statutory Reporting, Audit and Tax.
• Support the preparation of statutory financial statements and ensure reporting is consistent with applicable accounting standards and group policies.
• Prepare audit schedules, respond to external and internal audit queries, and coordinate timely completion of requested evidence.
• Coordinate corporation tax, VAT, withholding tax reclaims and non-residence certificate requirements with external advisers and internal stakeholders.
• Support quarterly and year-end group consolidation and reporting requirements.
• Controls and Process Improvement.
• Maintain effective financial controls and complete, audit-ready supporting documentation for all assigned balances and journals.
• Work with the Shared Service Centre to monitor accounts-payable processes, resolve accounting issues and improve the quality and timeliness of financial data.
• Identify opportunities to standardise, automate and improve finance processes, reconciliations and reporting.
• Support wider finance projects and provide accounting guidance to business stakeholders when required.
• Ad hoc responsibilities
• Support finance projects, system changes and process-improvement initiatives as required.
• Prepare financial analysis and supporting information in response to emerging business, audit or regulatory requirements.
• Raise SAP resale purchase orders, ensuring appropriate approval and supporting documentation are maintained.
• Manage the SAP accounts payable relationship, liaising with the Shared Service Centre to resolve queries and support timely and accurate processing.
• Undertake other reasonable finance, accounting and regulatory duties consistent with the scope and seniority of the role.

Qualifications:

• Part-qualified and actively progressing towards completion, newly qualified, qualified or qualified by experience through ACCA, ACA, CIMA or an equivalent recognised professional accounting body.

Required Skills / Attributes:

• Demonstrable experience completing at least two full month-end close cycles, including preparing journals, balance-sheet reconciliations and supporting financial reports to agreed deadlines.
• Ability to explain and apply the accounting treatment for accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, right-of-use assets and intercompany balances, supported by accurate calculations and documentation.
• Ability to use Excel to analyse financial data and prepare reconciliations using formulas, lookups, pivot tables and data-validation checks.
• Evidence of investigating accounting differences from source data through to resolution, documenting the cause, conclusion and corrective action within reporting deadlines.
• Ability to produce clear accounting schedules and written explanations that can be reviewed by finance managers, advisers and auditors without material rework.
• Evidence of managing recurring deliverables against a documented close timetable, escalating risks promptly and completing agreed actions by their due dates.

Desirable:

• Familiarity with SAP, Concur or comparable enterprise finance and purchase-order systems.
• Experience supporting statutory accounts, external audit, group reporting or tax compliance.
• Knowledge of IFRS and/or applicable UK accounting requirements.
• Experience working with a shared-service centre or across teams in different locations.

Benefits:

Join our award-winning team at NTT DATA Business Solutions Group and be part of a thriving, innovative culture. With recognition such as the 2026 SAP® Pinnacle Awards and the Top Employer Award 2026, we offer you the chance to make a significant impact while growing your career. Here, you’ll work alongside industry experts on cutting-edge projects, contributing to transformative solutions for our clients. Interested in shaping the future with us? We’d love to hear from you.

We offer a range of benefits designed to support your well-being, career growth, and work-life balance:

• Home-Based Contract: Enjoy the flexibility of a working from home contract subject to operational and project requirements, allowing you to manage your work environment effectively.
• Generous Holiday Allowance: Benefit from 28 days of paid holiday annually (pro-rated for part time employees), providing ample time for relaxation and rejuvenation.
• "Free Fridays" Initiative: Experience the unique perk of "Free Fridays," granting you an additional 12 days off each year. With one Free Friday granted per month, you'll have more time to pursue personal interests, spend quality time with loved ones, or simply recharge. (pro-rated for part time employees)
• Financial Security: Rest assured with our Group Life Assurance offering, providing coverage of 4 times your base salary, ensuring financial protection for you and your loved ones.
• Pension Scheme: Secure your future with our employer pension contribution at a competitive rate of 5%. You have the flexibility to contribute a minimum of 4%, with the option to increase your contribution for added retirement benefits.
• Income Protection
• Health and Well-being: Prioritise your health with our comprehensive Private group fund provided by WPA. Additional benefits provided include: 24/7 helpline, 1-2-1 Lifestyle coaching, financial and legal support etc.
• Technology and Tools
• Wellness Initiatives
• Environmental Responsibility: Embrace sustainability with the option to join our Electric Car Leasing scheme, contributing to a greener future while enjoying the benefits of eco-friendly transportation.