Accounting Manager - UK

The Accounting Manager, UK splits time between global accounting initiatives and UK-specific accounting operations. On the UK side, this person manages outside accountants for Parallel Wireless's UK entity (PWUK), acting as the on-the-ground lead who ensures accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting, and partners with UK HR on related matters. On the global side, this person is a member of the Global Accounting team, owning assigned areas of accounting responsibility and leading cross-entity initiatives that strengthen the close, controls, and process automation across the group.

This role reports to the Assistant Controller based in the United States and requires three days per week in the UK office in Bristol.

Global Accounting Responsibilities:

Global Initiatives & Process Improvement
Own assigned global areas of accounting responsibility as part of the Global Accounting team
Lead cross-entity initiatives and special projects as part of the Global Accounting team
Contribute to global month-end and quarter-end close deliverables, driving consistency of accounting treatment across entities
Help design and document global accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
Support global audit and statutory reporting requirements, coordinating information requests across entities
Identify and implement automation and system improvements that reduce manual effort across the global close

UK Accounting Responsibilities:

Financial Review & Reporting

Own the accuracy and integrity of UK entity financial statements, directing month-end and year-end close through outside accountants

Direct outside accountants on statutory reporting, tax filings, and audit requirements, serving as the primary UK accounting authority to auditors and regulators

Accounts Payable & Cash Management

Oversee the accounts payable function, ensuring controls, accuracy, and timely processing across the UK entity

Set and enforce purchase order approval policy and thresholds

Own corporate credit card governance, including reconciliation standards and expense compliance

Direct lease accounting and administration for UK facilities and equipment

Lead cash forecasting for the UK entity, providing visibility into funding needs and partnering with the global team on intercompany funding

Payroll & HR Support

Lead payroll accounting support for UK HR, including data validation, reconciliations, and resolution of payroll-related accounting matters

Serve as the accounting authority for UK HR on compensation-related matters

Compliance

Monitor and advise leadership on changes in UK tax and regulatory requirements relevant to the entity

Maintain UK accounting policies and internal controls, ensuring alignment with global Accounting standards and supporting audit readiness

Drive process improvement initiatives to strengthen controls and efficiency across UK accounting operations

 

 

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, plus a professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent), or equivalent experience

Experience:

5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including managing outside accountants or accounting staff. Experience within a multinational group structure preferred, ideally US-parented
Working knowledge of UK GAAP (FRS 102), Companies House filing requirements, and HMRC tax compliance
Experience with intercompany accounting and group reporting across a multi-entity structure preferred
Strong Excel skills; experience with NetSuite or similar ERP systems preferred
Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to direct external accountants and partner effectively with UK HR and US-based Accounting leadership
Enthusiasm for modernizing how accounting work gets done, including adopting automation and AI tools as the function evolves
Ability to partner with cross-functional teams to drive strategic initiatives