R2R Accountant

We are seeking an experienced R2R Accountant to join the new R2R team being established within our India Delivery Centre (IDC). The R2R Accountant will report directly to the R2R Manager and will take ownership of Record to Report accounting processes covering Version 1's UK, Ireland and US entities.
The successful candidate will demonstrate strong technical competence, work accurately and efficiently to tight month end deadlines, and take genuine ownership of their processes. The R2R Accountant will play a key role in building a high performing R2R function within the IDC.
Job Responsibilities:
Record to Report Operations
Process and review journal entries in accordance with approved Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Maintain accurate and timely financial records across multiple entities and currencies (UK, Ireland and US)
Perform balance sheet reconciliations and maintain bank accounts including bank reconciliation
Fixed assets accounting including registration, capitalisation, depreciation, and disposals
Monitor the accuracy and appropriateness of allocations across cost centres
Prepare and post journal entries with full supporting documentation
Execute month end close activities including accruals, prepayments, and intercompany accounting and reconciliations
Resolve reconciling items within agreed timelines
Perform closing and consolidation activities including period end close, consolidation journal entries, and preparation of trial balance
Perform closing department checks in accordance with the month end close timetable
Support annual financial statements preparation and year end close activities
Perform intercompany journal entries and intercompany balance reconciliations
Apply all controls consistently and escalate any deviation, system issue, or exception immediately to the R2R Manager
Process Compliance and Quality
Always follow approved SOPs precisely and support continuous improvement by identifying inefficiencies and raising recommendations to the R2R Manager
Maintain quality standards and turnaround times agreed between the IDC and the onshore Finance team
Support the R2R Manager in monitoring process performance and flagging risks to the GPO Lead
Knowledge Transfer and Collaboration
Actively participate in process walkthroughs, observation sessions, and supervised practice during the knowledge transfer period
Build effective working relationships with Finance colleagues and stakeholders as directed by the R2R Manager, supporting seamless day-to-day operations
Systems and Reporting
Prepare reports and reconciliation schedules as required by the R2R Manager and onshore Finance team
Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, providing documentation, and responding to queries
Part-qualified or newly qualified accountant — CA (ICAI), CMA (ICMAI), or ACCA preferred. The target profile is a CA finalist or newly qualified CA with 2 to 4 years of post-articleship experience in a shared service or R2R environment but within an overall experience range of 4 to 7 years
Proven, independent ownership of month end close processes — journal preparation, accruals, prepayments, balance sheet reconciliations, and intercompany accounting — executed to deadline without supervision
Solid understanding of IFRS accounting standards
Hands-on experience with NetSuite ERP system or a comparable enterprise ERP (SAP, Oracle)
Proficiency in MS Excel including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and reconciliation tools
Clear written and verbal communication skills in English — essential for working with onshore Finance teams in the UK and Ireland
Experience in a Shared Services Centre, Finance Operations team, or offshore delivery environment is required
Strong attention to detail, organisational skills, and ability to work to tight month end deadlines
Proactive and results-oriented with a strong sense of ownership and accountability

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
No