Summary
The Senior Accounting & Reporting Specialist is responsible for end-to-end accounting, statutory reporting, and tax compliance for the UK and German legal entities. This role owns the integrity of the financial books, ensures compliance with local GAAP and statutory requirements, and serves as the primary point of contact for audits and tax filings in both jurisdictions. Based in Galway, Ireland, the role partners closely with local controllers, tax advisors, and global finance teams to deliver accurate financial reporting and maintain strong internal controls. MathWorks has a hybrid work model that enables staff members to split their time between office and home, providing both in-person collaboration and flexible at‑home life optimizations. Learn More: https://www.mathworks.com/company/jobs/resources/applying-and-interviewing.html#onboarding.
Responsibilities
Accounting & Financial Reporting
Own monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities for the UK and Germany, including journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
Ensure accurate statutory accounting under UK GAAP, German HGB, and IFRS for group reporting.
Lead the annual financial planning and forecasting processes, providing insights into key expense categories and business performance.
Maintain high quality financial records and resolve accounting issues proactively.
Drive process improvements and automation to improve efficiency and data quality.
Statutory & Tax Compliance
Prepare and coordinate statutory financial statements and audits for both entities. Work closely with external auditors and internal stakeholders.
Support the implementation of new accounting standards and complex transactions.
Own local tax compliance, including corporate tax, VAT, and statutory filings, in coordination with external advisors. Stay current with tax laws for both entities, proactively informing management of relevant changes.
Act as Senior Accounting Officer (SAO) for the UK entity, ensuring appropriate tax accounting arrangements and HMRC compliance.
Minimum Qualifications
A bachelor's degree and 6 years of professional work experience (or a master's degree and 3 years of professional work experience, or equivalent experience) is required.
Additional Qualifications
Accounting qualifications such as ACA, CPA, CIMA, ACCA, or an equivalent German accounting qualification (e.g. Bilanzbuchhalter) are preferred.
Experience in accounting and statutory reporting for UK and/or German entities.
German language skills preferred.
Strong working knowledge of UK GAAP and German HGB; IFRS experience preferred.
Experience coordinating statutory audits and working with external tax advisors.
Skilled at leveraging ERP capabilities and automating workflows; Oracle Cloud experience a plus.
Excellent communication skills thriving in a multi‑national, matrix work environment.
Detail oriented, hands‑on, and comfortable owning compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
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