International Staff Accountant

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records across multi-currency ledgers for UK and Canadian entities.
• Process accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliations, and journal entries for both entities.
• Maintain fixed asset register and post depreciation/amortization expense.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns (UK) and GST/HST/PST filings (Canada) within statutory deadlines with HMRC (UK) and CRA (Canada).
• Support preparation of monthly/quarterly management reports and assist with year-end closing activities.
• Manage payroll journal entries and reconciliations in alignment with UK PAYE/NIC and Canada Pension Plan (CPP)/Employment Insurance (EI)/ Slip and Summary T4, requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-border finance teams to ensure unified reporting and intercompany transaction reconciliation.
• Monitor exchange rates and adjust foreign currency entries for accurate reporting.
• Stay current with changes in UK and Canadian tax legislation affecting bookkeeping and filing responsibilities.
• Utilize accounting software (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks, Deltek Vision or Vantagepoint) adapted to multi-country operations.

Required Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Accounting
• A minimum of 3 years of accounting experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong proficiency with MS Excel
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and stringent deadlines within a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work well with others and independently

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Deltek VantagePoint is a plus.
• UK (plus): Working knowledge of UK payroll including auto-enrolment pension contributions.
• Understanding VAT rates (standard, reduced, zero-rated, exempt).
• Monitoring VAT registration thresholds.
• Canada (plus): Understanding the regional differences and thresholds for federal and provincial taxes (5% GST + applicable provincial sales tax rules).
• Accounting for varying rules on minimum wage, holiday pay, and statutory deductions (e.g., Ontario vs. BC).
• Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) Credits - Tracking eligible expenses for potential tax credits.