The Financial Accountant will play a key role in supporting the finance function across multiple jurisdictions.
This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with detail, thrives in a structured environment, and is eager to develop their accounting skills in a dynamic, international setting.
The role involves month end processes, reconciliations, VAT compliance, fixed asset management, and general financial administration.
Mission:
About CCS
Established in ****, CCS have been in the cleaning business for over 50+ years.
We are a diverse team of around 2K+ talents across 8 European countries.
We deliver industry-leading cleaning to our customers each day.
Our loyal and increasing client base trust CCS to provide professional and unrivalled cleaning results.
We are a family-run company that believes in sustainability — for our planet, our people, and our clients.
Operating across the retail and hospitality sectors, we pride ourselves on our informal work culture, strong teamwork, and commitment to responsible, environmentally focused cleaning practices.
Key Responsibilities:
Job Responsibilities:
Month-End Accounting
Prepare and post month end journals, including accruals, prepayments, and reclassifications.
Perform balance sheet reconciliations across multiple entities, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution of variances.
Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reporting packs.
Support the finance team in meeting month end reporting deadlines.
Reconciliations
Complete bank reconciliations for multiple accounts and currencies.
Reconcile intercompany balances and control accounts.
Investigate discrepancies and follow up with internal teams or external stakeholders as needed.
VAT & Indirect Tax
Prepare or assist in the preparation of VAT returns for multiple jurisdictions, ensuring compliance with local regulations.
Maintain VAT records, supporting documentation, and audit trails.
Assist with queries from tax authorities and external advisors.
o Monitor changes in VAT rules across relevant regions and flag potential impacts.
Fixed Asset Management
Maintain the fixed asset register, including additions, disposals, transfers, and depreciation.
Ensure assets are recorded accurately and in line with accounting policies.
Support periodic asset verification exercises and liaise with operational teams.
Multi Jurisdictional Support
Assist with financial processes for entities across Europe, the UK, and other regions as required.
Work with local teams to ensure compliance with regional accounting standards and reporting requirements.
Support consolidation activities and intercompany reconciliations.
General Finance Administration
Support continuous improvement initiatives within the finance function.
Assist with audit requests (internal and external).
Provide ad hoc analysis and administrative support to the Financial Controller, CFO and wider team.
Qualifications And Skills:
Experiences & Qualificationsneeded to Succeed in this Role:
Qualified Accountant (ACCA, ACA, CPA or equivalent) post qualified with up to 3 years of experience.
Strong proficiency in reconciliations and month end processes.
Experience with VAT preparation and compliance.
High attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
Ability to work with multiple entities, currencies, and jurisdictions.
Experience with fixed asset registers.
Knowledge of multi-jurisdictional VAT rules.
Familiarity with ERP/accounting systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Sage, Business Central).
Personal Attributes
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
Strong commercial acumen with a knack for candidate engagement and influence.
Ability to multitask and prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders at varying levels of seniority.
CCS embraces diversity and encourages applicates from all walks of life!
This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.
CCS is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, customers, and communities.
We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business.
At CCS we are interested in every individual bringing their 'Whole Self' to work and this includes you!
Thus, if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.
What We Offer
Opportunity to grow and develop within a supportive Finance Team.
Working with diverse teams with different backgrounds.
Salary Range: Competitive salary with Hybrid work model.
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