About Us
Sophos is a cybersecurity leader defending 600,000 organizations globally with an AI-driven platform and expert-led services. Sophos meets organizations wherever they are in their security maturity and grows with them to defeat cyberattacks. Its solutions combine machine learning, automation, and real-time threat intelligence with frontline human expertise from Sophos X-Ops to deliver advanced, 24/7 threat monitoring, detection, and response.
Sophos offers industry-leading managed detection and response (MDR) alongside a comprehensive portfolio of cybersecurity technologies — including endpoint, network, email, and cloud security, extended detection and response (XDR), identity threat detection and response (ITDR), and next-gen SIEM. Together with expert advisory services, these capabilities help organizations proactively reduce risk and respond faster, with the visibility and scalability needed to stay ahead of evolving threats.
Sophos goes to market with a global partner ecosystem, including Managed Service Providers (MSPs), Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs), resellers and distributors, marketplace integrations, and cyber risk partners, giving organizations the flexibility to choose trusted relationships when securing their business. Sophos is headquartered in Oxford, U.K. More information is available at
www.sophos.com.
Role Summary
As a key member of the EMEA Financial Control team, you will be responsible for the month end close, variance analysis and monthly cash flow reporting for Sophos Ltd. This will involve working closely with the Global Process owners to ensure areas such as GRNI, prepayments and fixed assets are controlled and accounted for correctly. You will support the EMEA Financial Controller to ensure smooth month end close and enable the production of UK GAAP entity level financial statements. You will also take ownership of the preparation of monthly management accounts for the Dubai and Thailand Rep offices and be responsible for the annual audits and local statutory filings for these countries.
In addition, you will have responsibility for all aspects of accounting and compliance for the Sophos Ireland, Sweden and Romania legal entities. This includes all elements of the finance function covering general ledger, balance sheet control, preparation of local statutory accounts, annual audits and all local tax compliance. You will be responsible for the month end close, variance analysis and monthly cash flow reporting. You will also work closely with the centralised Accounts Payable and Payroll teams and review their outputs prior to approval.
What You Will Do
Financial Control:
Responsible for month end accounting to strict deadlines. Submit month end accounts for UK, Ireland, Sweden and Romania for review and approval by EMEA Financial Controller
Provide analysis for monthly/quarterly/annual variances to Plan/Forecast on costs with significant variances investigated and justified where applicable to EMEA Financial Controller
Ownership and first review of all balance sheet account reconciliations and preparation of all information on a monthly basis for review with EMEA Financial Controller
Preparation of annual statutory reporting requirements and be the main point of contact for the annual audit of the Ireland, Sweden and Romania legal entities as well and the Sophos Ltd Rep Offices in Dubai and Thailand
Assist in the preparation of annual statutory reporting requirements and support the interim and annual audits for Sophos Ltd
Manage Sales tax (VAT), WHT, all indirect and corporate income tax returns ensuring that reporting deadlines for filings and payments are met and all tax questionnaires are completed accurately on time for the Ireland entity
Co-ordinate and prepare detailed monthly cash flow forecast and reporting for the UK, Ireland, Sweden and Romania entities for inclusion in the Group forecast and ensuring corporate treasury policy is followed throughout
Responsible for corporation tax pack analysis for review by EMEA Financial Controller
Responsible for completing monthly/quarterly/annual Office for National Statistics surveys
Prepare and action the timetable detailing tasks for the monthly activities and manage and monitor the activities to ensure a smooth and timely close. Ensure accounting and reporting activities are included within a fully documented procedure manual which is continuously updated and maintained.
Ensure compliance to all internal policies and controls (e.g. expenses, travel policy etc), providing review and sign-off
Support other finance/accounting functions (e.g. tax, commercial finance) in analysis of data, including supporting the annual R&D Tax Credit submission
What You Will Bring
Essential
Understanding of the accounting practices and standards under IFRS and UK GAAP
Working with external auditors, tax advisors and local consultants
Practical experience of all aspects of the month end and annual closing accounting
Working with a highly sales driven and fast-moving culture
Financial acumen - understanding the business by interpreting and understanding key financial indicators
Global Perspective - taking a broad view when approaching issues
Planning and aligning – plan and prioritise work loads to meet commitments and organisational goals
Ensuring accountability
Collaborating – building relationships and working with others
Decision quality – making good and timely decisions
Manages ambiguity – operating effectively even when things are not clear
Action orientated – taking on new opportunities and challenges with energy and enthusiasm
Optimises work processes – effective and efficient processes with a focus on continuous improvement
Accounting qualification- ACA, ACCA equivalent
Sound understanding of IFRS and UK GAAP and accrual accounting principles
Maintain knowledge on rules and regulations governing local entities
Desirable
Improving processes and controls
Working within a software company, ideally a global organization supporting global actions and initiatives
Minimum of 3 years post qualification experience in industry
Working with SAP
Familiar with corporation tax and VAT filing requirements for Ireland
Experience of planning processes and budget setting
Self Development – actively seek new ways to grow and be challenged
Project training
