Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

As a Senior Accountant at Icomera, you won't just be managing numbers-you'll be enabling smart decisions that shape the future of our business. In close collaboration with the Accounting Manager, you'll ensure accurate reporting, support compliance, and improve key financial processes. You'll be part of a supportive team, in an international environment where your expertise is valued, and your contributions make a difference.

Icomera is the world's leading provider of wireless Internet connectivity for public transport, serving millions of passengers and tens of thousands of vehicles every day. Our global team develops innovative technologies that are transforming the way we travel. With over 30 patented solutions and a strong focus on sustainability, we improve the societal, economic and environmental value of public transport. We foster a culture of inclusivity and equality, where every person is encouraged to grow and reach their full potential.

Job type: Full-time

Workplace conditions & location: The position is based in our office in Chatham, England, UK. We apply a hybrid work environment.

About the role:

In this role as a Senior Accountant, you will support the Accounting Manager in accurately recording the financial activity of your responsible Region to enable the Management of Icomera to make timely strategic decisions. Further, you will ensure that all regulatory deadlines relating to Annual Reporting and Tax are adhered to and in keeping with the Accounting regulations of the region and of the Group. The role offers close collaboration within a supportive team and the opportunity to work in an international environment.

What you'll be doing:

• Ensure compliance with Accounting & Tax legislation
• Review weekly proposed payment run from Accounts Assistants and approve payments in the bank
• Monitor cash balances and escalate to Accounting Manager where appropriate
• Raise Intercompany and Customer invoices
• Review VAT Returns and submit once approved by Accounting Manager
• Record Salary transactions and ensure payments to tax authorities are made on time
• Prepare Corporate Tax calculations for review by Accounting Manager
• Enter month end cash balances into CARIS by due date
• Instrumental in month end process ensuring full Balance Sheet reconciliation and that deadlines are adhered to
• Liaise with external Accountants (where applicable) in producing the Annual Report
• Key Accounting support for the Annual Audit Requirements
• Support Accounts Assistants and provide training where required
• Monitor and suggest improvements for Accounting processes to ensure efficiencies

Requirements:

• ACCA/ACA qualified or a maximum of 4 papers left to sit
• At least 3-5 years' experience in qualified accounting role, preferably in an international environment
• Fluent in writing and speaking English
• Tax experience required - Corporate tax, Employment tax and VAT
• Comfortable working with ERP or finance systems, SAP is a plus

About you:

To thrive in this role, you enjoy working with people and feel comfortable in a constantly evolving international company. You're an honest and motivated problem solver with a professional attitude. You're structured, process-driven, and able to adapt in a dynamic business environment. You communicate clearly with stakeholders across all levels - internally and externally.

Our offer:

• A great opportunity to influence the future of public transport technology in an expansive market. We are in the midst of the environmentally important "smart-society" movement that reduces emissions and improves quality of life around the world
• Team-focused environment
• New modern premises
• A flexible, exciting, fun and varied working day
• At Icomera, you get an opportunity to work with products that are visible to a large number of users, both in Sweden and around the world, including passengers on some of the world's largest train and bus operators in Europe and North America

Ready to join the journey? Apply today and become part of our Finance team!

More about the position:

We will be reviewing applicants ongoing. Icomera welcomes candidates from all backgrounds, and we value a diverse and inclusive work environment.

If you have any questions regarding the role, don't hesitate to contact Michelle:

About Icomera:

Icomera is the world's leading provider of integrated connectivity solutions for trains, trams, buses, and coaches, serving millions of passengers and tens of thousands of vehicles on a daily basis. The IcoCrew now consists of 300+ employees globally. Icomera is headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, with main offices in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Ireland, and Italy.

Icomera's vision for green mobility within the public transport industry perfectly complements the wider mission of our parent company, Equans. As the global leader in multi-technical services with 74,000 employees working across 17 country hubs, Equans delivers customised solutions which connect, protect and energise territories, cities, buildings, industries and transport infrastructures, empowering their energy, industrial and digital transitions. Visit for further information.