Accountant

Location: Hybrid - London

Salary £60,000 - £65,000

Company Description

Glow Services Corp is a global technology company focused on the telecom sector, delivering SaaS, managed services, embedded finance solutions, and strategic consulting that drive revenue growth for clients. The organization partners with Fortune 100 companies across multiple regions, providing scalable, data-driven offerings tailored to complex telecom needs. Glow emphasizes innovation, reliability, and measurable business outcomes in a fast-evolving market. Team members join a collaborative, growth-oriented environment that works closely with leading enterprises on high-impact projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Accountant with approximately three years' experience who is looking to develop their career within a fast-paced, international financial services environment.

Working closely with the Management Accountant and wider Finance team, you will support accounting and reporting activities across Glow's international entities and regions. You will be involved in month-end and year-end reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, intercompany accounting and the application of different accounting standards, including UK GAAP and US GAAP.

The successful candidate will be technically capable, organised and commercially minded, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and a willingness to take ownership of their work.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reporting across multiple international entities.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely reporting across different regions.
• Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies.
• Prepare and post journals, accruals, prepayments and other accounting adjustments.
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure financial transactions are accurately recorded.
• Support the preparation of financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards, including UK GAAP (FRS 102) and US GAAP.
• Assist with the consolidation of financial information across international entities.

International & Intercompany Accounting

• Support the accounting and reporting requirements of Glow's entities across EMEA, North America and APAC.
• Manage intercompany reconciliations and assist with the resolution of intercompany differences.
• Support multi-currency accounting, foreign exchange reconciliations and related adjustments.
• Assist with regional reporting requirements and ensure consistency in financial processes across entities.
• Work with regional finance and operational teams to ensure accurate and timely submission of financial information.

Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Manage day-to-day accounts payable activities, including supplier invoice processing, payment runs and reconciliations.
• Support accounts receivable processes, including customer invoicing and debtor reconciliations.
• Monitor outstanding balances and assist with credit control.
• Perform bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate supplier and customer records.

Tax, Compliance & Financial Controls

• Assist with the preparation of UK VAT returns and support indirect tax reporting requirements in other jurisdictions.
• Support statutory reporting and audit requirements across the Group.
• Assist with external audit processes and provide supporting schedules and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with internal financial controls and accounting procedures.
• Support the application of relevant accounting policies and standards across different jurisdictions.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and strengthen financial controls.

Business Support

• Assist with ad hoc financial analysis and reporting.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across Finance and other business functions in different regions.
• Support the improvement and automation of finance processes and systems.
• Contribute to maintaining consistent accounting practices and reporting standards across Glow's international operations.

Experience & Qualifications

• Approximately 3 years' experience in an accounting or finance role.
• Part-qualified ACCA, ACA or CIMA, or actively studying towards a recognised professional accounting qualification.
• Experience within financial services, FinTech, banking, payments or a technology business would be advantageous.
• Good understanding of financial accounting principles and month-end processes.
• Practical experience preparing balance sheet reconciliations, journals and management accounts.
• Understanding of UK GAAP and/or US GAAP, with an interest in developing knowledge of international accounting standards.
• Exposure to multi-entity, multi-currency or intercompany accounting would be beneficial.
• Working knowledge of UK VAT and an awareness of international tax and statutory reporting requirements.
• Strong Excel skills and experience using accounting or ERP systems.

What We're Looking For

• Strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to investigate and resolve financial discrepancies.
• Well organised, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• A proactive approach and willingness to take ownership and responsibility.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, international and changing environment.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across different regions and time zones.
• Curious, adaptable and keen to learn and develop professionally.