Regional Lead Accountant UK & NL

The Regional Accounting Lead for NL & UK ensures accurate and timely monthly reporting, maintaining a strong internal control environment and driving compliance across two key jurisdictions. This role provides technical expertise on complex accounting matters, coordinates statutory and tax requirements, and leads a local accounting team. Success means combining leadership with operational excellence, embedding Future Ready behaviors-agility, tech fluency, and continuous improvement-while living our values of Ambition, Integrity, Partnership, and Accountability.

Financial Close & Reporting

Oversee accurate and timely month-end close for NL & UK entities.

Prepare and review local Balance Sheet reconciliations and reviews.

Ensure compliance with Group accounting policies and statutory requirements.

Governance & Compliance

Coordinate statutory and tax requirements across NL & UK, ensuring full compliance.

Liaise with local tax advisors and Group Tax for corporate tax returns.

Serve as a key point of contact for Group external auditors during audits.

Technical Expertise & Advisory

Provide local technical expertise for NL & UK accounting matters.

Advise on complex accounting issues and ensure adherence to best practices.

Team Leadership & Development

Manage and develop the local accounting team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Promote collaboration across Shared Service Centers and regional finance teams.

Process & Systems Improvement

Enhance financial processes, embedding best practices in reporting, reconciliations, and controls.

Support digital enablement and finance transformation initiatives.

Must-Have Skills & Experience

3 /4 years Post qualified experience. (CA, ACCA, or equivalent).

Proven leadership experience in regional or multi-country accounting roles.

Strong English proficiency (written and verbal).

Proficiency in Dutch and/or another relevant local language for NL & UK operations.

Expertise in statutory compliance and tax coordination.

Nice-to-Have Skills & Experience

Experience with ERP systems and finance transformation projects.

Exposure to multinational finance environments.

Familiarity with internal control frameworks and audit processes.

Education & Qualifications

Professional accounting qualification (CA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Timely and accurate month-end close for NL & UK entities.

Compliance with statutory and tax requirements across jurisdictions.

Zero material audit findings.

Successful implementation of process improvements and team development initiatives.

Career Path & Development

Opportunity to progress into senior regional or Group Finance leadership roles. Exposure to cross-border projects and global finance transformation initiatives.

Join a growing global business

Westcon-Comstor is a leading name in IT distribution with US$4.35 billion in global revenues. Our job is to link technology vendors to our distribution partners who resell software and solutions to business and other customers.