YouGov is a global data, market research, and analytics company that helps businesses, media organizations, and governments understand public opinion and consumer behavior. Its online panel and research platform support real-time surveys, political polling, brand tracking, syndicated products such as BrandIndex, AI-enhanced qualitative research, and analytical reporting. Teams at YouGov combine respondent data, research technology, and analytics to produce market intelligence for marketing, product, and policy decisions.
Senior EU Accountant
Lead financial close, reporting, controls, and forecasting across YouGov’s European entities. The role supports operations in France, the Nordics, Benelux, Italy, and Spain.
Description
- Coordinate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close across multiple entities.
- Prepare clear, accurate financial reports for Group Finance.
- Apply IFRS, local accounting standards, and tax rules across relevant jurisdictions.
- Oversee daily work with the Shared Service Centre on payables, receivables, intercompany activity, and reconciliations.
- Keep financial deliverables accurate and on schedule with reporting deadlines.
- Uphold internal controls and company policies.
- Protect data accuracy across systems and entities.
- Build regional forecasts by coordinating and consolidating inputs.
- Analyze revenue, margins, and variances.
- Monitor KPIs and prepare reporting packs for senior stakeholders.
- Serve as the main operational finance contact for Sales and Operations.
- Prepare briefing materials for the Controller and provide cover when needed.
- Coordinate audit fieldwork and serve as the operational contact for external auditors.
- Manage local tax adviser relationships and support compliance across jurisdictions.
Requirements
- Degree in accounting, finance, or a related discipline.
- A professional qualification such as ACA, CPA, or equivalent is preferred.
- Five to eight years of experience in financial accounting, audit, or controlling.
- Experience supporting multiple European entities in a multinational setting.
- Strong working knowledge of IFRS and European GAAP frameworks.
- Ability to independently manage financial processes from start to finish.
- Advanced Excel capability.
- Experience with financial systems such as SAP or NetSuite.
- Fluent English.
- Italian or Spanish is an advantage.
Benefits
- Benefits package supporting physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.
- A supportive workplace that values belonging and individuality.
- Equal opportunity employment.