Job Description

ABOUT BIBLIOTHECA

Bibliotheca is dedicated to the development of innovative technologies and library management solutions that help sustain and grow libraries around the world. Bibliotheca reimagines how libraries function, using integrated technology to inspire and delight all kinds of people, wherever they are: at home, on the move, or within the library walls.

Bibliotheca employs 300 people across 22 countries, partnering with 30,000 libraries to make the library experience--physical and digital--seamless, intuitive, and inclusive.

THE ROLE

This Financial Accountant opportunity will report into the Finance Director - EMEA & Global Shared Services who is extremely supportive and able to develop keen individuals.

The role responsibility will involve delivering financial accounting services to Bibliotheca's internal and external stakeholders and adding value to the business by sound tax and VAT management.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Managing external statutory reporting and overseeing the audit process for the multi-entity and multi-currency Swiss Group and subsidiary accounts (one trading company and one holding company). Monthly preparation of the group consolidation, incorporating significant judgment areas. Monthly reporting to shareholders and banks. Preparing monthly financial accounts for the Swiss entities, including full balance sheet reconciliations. Reviewing accounting entries to ensure the financial ledger's integrity. Invoice and payment run approvals Ensuring internal and external reporting deadlines are achieved. Ensure local (Swiss) GAAP and IFRS compliance requirements are met. Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including external fiscal authorities (tax/VAT). Assisting in calculating and maintaining tax balances in the ledger. Assisting in the implementation of the group's transfer pricing policy. Managing the group's WHT position, including the recovery and submission of CT61s. Managing group debt arrangements.

REQUIRED SKILLS

ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified (3 years post qualification experience with strong technical accounting/compliance background with exposure to Swiss GAAP and IFRS) Experience in preparing group consolidations with multi-currency entities. Problem-solving and troubleshooting capabilities Strong IT skills High level of accuracy Experience in finance projects and systems improvements. Strong partnering and interpersonal skills. Oracle NetSuite experience advantageous but not required
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 60,000.00-65,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme Yearly bonus
Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount On-site parking Private medical insurance Sick pay Work from home
Schedule:

Monday to Friday No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:

Cheadle SK8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Accounting: 3 years (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Location:

Cheadle SK8 (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 12/06/2025