Finance and HR Generalist

United Kingdom
Corporate /
Hybrid
Summary
The UK Finance and HR Generalist will play a critical role in supporting the finance, accounting, and HR functions of our company's UK and Ireland operations. You will work closely with our US-based finance and HR teams and serve as the local resource for coordinating, executing, and ensuring compliance across various finance- and HR-related tasks.
 
Key Responsibilities
Invoice Generation and Delivery:
·       Assist in generating, reviewing, and delivering invoices to clients in the UK and Ireland.
·       Work with the US finance team to streamline invoicing processes and ensure consistency across locations.

Statutory Financial Filings:
·       Work with our US-based accounting team and UK advisors to prepare and submit statutory financial filings in compliance with local regulations.

Tax Compliance:
·       Work with our US-based accounting team and UK advisors to facilitate the filing and payment of taxes, including VAT and corporate taxes.
·       Maintain an annual calendar of all compliance-related requirements and proactively work with across teams to stay on schedule.

Onboarding:
·       Assist the US-based HR team with onboarding new employees in the UK and Ireland, and provide local support on their first day.

Payroll Processing:
·       Work with our US-based accounting team and UK advisors to submit, review, and process payroll for UK and Ireland employees.

Employee Benefits and Leave Management:
·       Guide UK employees through benefits programs, including health insurance and retirement plans.
·       Manage leave-of-absence requests and documentation to ensure compliance with statutory requirements and company policies.
 
Qualifications
·       Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field.
·       2–5 years of experience in finance, accounting, or HR roles.
·       Strong understanding of UK financial regulations, tax laws, and other processes.
·       Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
·       Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building rapport with internal and external partners.
·       Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with accounting software (e.g., NetSuite).