Assistant Manager - Finance and Accounting

Company Overview

There’s a better way to work in finance—and more specifically, a better way to unlock value potential in private equity-backed portfolio companies. Working at the intersection of sponsors and management teams across every stage of the investment lifecycle, our team provides hands-on, execution-oriented support to elevate the office of the CFO.

So, what does it mean to work at Accordion? It means joining 1,000+ finance & technology experts in a high-growth, agile, and entrepreneurial environment while changing the way portfolio companies drive value. It also means making your mark on Accordion’s future—by embracing a culture rooted in collaboration and a firm-wide commitment to building something great, together.

Accordion is headquartered in New York City with 10 offices worldwide, including the India office based out of Hyderabad. Join us and make your mark on our company.

Location: Hyderabad, Telangana

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Manager – Finance and Accounting to join our Internal Finance team based in India. This role will support accounting, reporting, and financial operations for Accordion’s UK and EU entities and work closely with the Managing Director, Accounting Operations (U.S.-based) and global finance leadership.

What You will do:

Financial Close & Accounting

• Coordinate the monthly close process for UK and EU entities, including journal entries and analytical review.
• Analyze financial results and explain variances to budget, forecast, and prior periods.
• Maintain the general ledger and supporting schedules ensuring reconciliations are accurate and documented.
• Identify and resolve accounting discrepancies and support root cause analysis.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare financial management reports including KPI reporting and variance analysis.
• Support annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Provide financial insights on UK and EU entity performance.

Statutory Reporting & Compliance

• Support preparation of UK statutory accounts and EU local statutory reporting.
• Assist with corporate tax, VAT reporting, and statutory filings with external advisors.
• Ensure compliance with Companies House filings and other regulatory reporting.
• Maintain documentation supporting statutory reporting and accounting positions.

Accounting Operations & Process Improvement

• Improve order to cash, procure to pay, and record to report processes.
• Identify automation and reporting enhancement opportunities.
• Partner with the Managing Director, Accounting Operations to improve finance processes.
• Collaborate with IT and Finance leadership to optimize NetSuite.

Treasury, Payroll & Operational Finance

• Support treasury management including cash positioning and intercompany settlements.
• Maintain recording and documentation of transfer pricing and intercompany transactions.
• Record and reconcile transfer pricing related intercompany charges.
• Support UK and EU payroll processes with external providers.
• Assist with accounts payable, revenue processes, and accounts receivable monitoring.

Ideally, you have:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• 4–7+ years of accounting experience supporting UK or European entities.
• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP or IFRS and experience supporting UK statutory accounts.
• Hands on experience with VAT reporting, Companies House filings, or UK statutory accounts.
• Experience in multi entity, multi currency accounting environments.
• Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• ACCA qualified or actively pursuing ACCA strongly preferred.

Why Explore a Career at Accordion:

A Culture of Impact & Excellence

• A culture of merit & recognition: Thrive in a meritocratic, high-growth environment with semi-annual performance and promotion cycles.
• Multi-dimensional exposure: Navigate complex, high stakes workstreams across diverse industries and domains. At Accordion, you will engage with varied intellectual challenges that keep your perspective sharp, and your curiosity fuelled.
• Entrepreneurial environment: Exercise the intellectual freedom to make definitive decisions and the autonomy to own their outcomes. We reward initiative, encouraging you to expand your influence and assume larger responsibilities.
• Collaborative vitality: Experience a non-bureaucratic, high-energy culture alongside high-calibre peers. Our environment is designed to challenge your thinking and accelerate your growth through shared expertise and collective ambition.

Our Commitment to Your Well-being

We believe that our collective success is rooted in the personal well-being and growth of our people. We have curated a suite of benefits designed to support you and your family’s health, celebrate your milestones, and empower your professional journey.

• Comprehensive health & security: We provide fully covered Health and Group Term Life Insurance for you, with health insurance coverage extending to your immediate family.
• Care on your terms: Access expert medical guidance through on-site health camps or our integrated tele-health services. This ecosystem includes free professional consultations alongside discounted healthcare services including dental and vision care.
• Integrated family support: We support working parents with a fully sponsored, premium on-site Day Care facility.
• Empowering leave structures: Our robust leave policy is an intentional commitment to work-life integration, featuring dedicated maternity and parental support designed to help new parents through life’s major transitions.
• A culture of recognition: We believe every breakthrough deserves an audience. Through our dedicated rewards platform, we pause to celebrate both your professional triumphs and your most meaningful personal milestones.
• Architecting your growth: Thrive in a positive & transparent environment designed for the continuous evolution of your craft. We provide the infrastructure - through learning programs and engagement initiatives - to bridge the gap between your personal aspirations and professional mastery.