Senior Financial Accountant (Tax Focus)

At Zoomo, our vision is to transition every urban mile to Light Electric Vehicles (LEVs). Zoomo offers the world's leading platform for commercial use e-bikes. We operate across the USA, UK, Europe, Canada and Australia. In 4 years Zoomo has helped transition millions of urban miles to light electric vehicles, built a team of >300 world class engineers, operators, sales staff and vehicle repair technicians; developed and deployed the world's best last mile delivery electric bikes and fleet management software; and successfully sold these fleet solutions into the world's leading logistics businesses.

Zoomo vehicles are used by major players in the food, grocery and parcel delivery segments with partners including UberEats, Doordash, JustEat Takeaway, Deliveroo, Domino's, Pizza Hut, Amazon, FedEx, Getir, Ocado, GoPuff and many more.
Expect to join a high-performing team where you are trusted to make a direct impact on our business, our customers and our planet.

The Role
The Senior Financial Accountant will play a pivotal role in ensuring both accurate financial reporting and comprehensive tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions. In addition to managing general ledger accuracy, this role will place a stronger emphasis on tax compliance, ensuring timely and accurate tax filings, adherence to local market regulations, and the optimisation of tax strategies to minimise liabilities. This individual will also manage a team of remote accountants, drive process improvements, and contribute to internal and external reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting & GL Management:

• Oversee the integrity of the general ledger, ensuring accurate financial reporting for internal and external stakeholders.
• Perform monthly reconciliations of all balance sheet accounts, resolving any variances promptly.
• Support the timely and accurate reporting of consolidated monthly results, including analysis of variances against budget and forecast.

Tax Compliance (Primary Focus):

• Ensure full compliance with corporate tax laws across multiple jurisdictions, including the UK, France, Germany, Spain, North America and any other relevant regions.
• Prepare and file accurate corporate tax returns, identifying deductions, credits, and deferrals to optimise the company's tax position.
• Stay updated on changes in tax regulations and advise senior management on implications and best practices.
• Collaborate with external tax advisors on complex tax matters and audits.
• Provide tax-related reports and guidance to internal stakeholders, supporting strategic decision-making.

Process Improvement:

• Drive efficiency improvements in the month-end close process and ensure compliance with accounting standards.
• Document and streamline internal processes, working closely with other team leads to improve the finance function.

Team Management:

• Manage and mentor a remote team of accountants based in the Philippines, ensuring high performance in day-to-day tasks.
• Ensure clear communication and collaboration between the remote team and internal finance functions.

Audit & Internal Reporting:

• Assist with audit preparations and provide support during external audits.
• Manage relationships with internal stakeholders, delivering accurate internal reports on tax positions, financial results, and compliance.

Consolidations & Intercompany Reconciliations:

• Complete financial consolidations and ensure accuracy in intercompany reconciliations.
• Support group-level reporting and compliance with local market regulations.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA qualification

Experience:

• 5+ years of accounting experience with a strong focus on tax compliance.
• Proven experience in preparing and filing corporate tax returns.
• Experience in managing a team, ideally 2 or more people.
• Prior experience with audit exposure and tax compliance in jurisdictions such as the UK, France, Germany, Spain, North America is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with inventory and asset management processes is a bonus.

Skills:

• Strong understanding of accounting concepts, tax regulations, and general ledger maintenance.
• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Proficiency in tax preparation software and financial accounting systems (experience with Xero is a plus).
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Excellent communication skills, particularly in explaining complex tax matters to stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Experience working with external auditors and tax authorities.

We offer you the chance to be part of a team at the cutting edge of the world's electrification journey, including:

• Working with a switched on team that strives to make the streets greener and serve the rider
• A competitive salary
• Global and country-specific benefits packages
• Monthly team outings & events

Zoomers currently represent 45 nationalities and we celebrate diversity and inclusion with equal opportunities for all.