Senior Accountant Job at Blank Street (London)

Job Description

We’re looking for a Senior Accountant who is excited to help scale Blank Street’s accounting function with rigor, structure, and strong ownership. If you thrive in detail-heavy, execution-focused environments and take pride in keeping financial records accurate, timely, and compliant, this role is for you. You’ll own core accounting workflows including month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, and statutory reporting, while strengthening processes that support a fast-moving, growing business. You’ll also partner closely with Finance, Operations, People, and external parties as a go-to resource for accounting execution, audit support, supplier queries, and process improvement.

Job Responsibility

Manage UK statutory and group reporting (UK GAAP & IFRS) and intercompany accounting across international entities
Prepare timely, accurate and complete monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements
Research, calculate, and document areas of significant judgement and estimates, including emerging or complex accounting treatments
Own intercompany journals and reconciliations between entities
Perform period-end close of the general ledger, including preparation and posting of journal entries and accruals
Reconcile balance sheet accounts and maintain supporting schedules
Provide operational support, including reviewing invoices and resolving vendor issues
Oversee timely and accurate vendor and expense payment processing in line with contractual terms and internal policies and procedures
Develop and maintain documentation for key accounting policies and procedures, including internal controls
Proactively evaluate and implement improvements to processes and procedures
Liaise with internal and external partners to support timely preparation of quarterly and annual tax filings (for example sales, use, property, corporate, payroll) across multiple jurisdictions
Support annual audit and quarterly review processes with external auditors
Perform ad-hoc research and analysis using information from various systems

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
3+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a mix of public accounting and retail or hospitality environment in UK/Europe
Qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) preferred
Strong understanding of both UK GAAP & IFRS accounting principles and financial reporting
Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP system
Experience with Coupa or similar billing and invoicing accounting software
Proficiency in Microsoft suite of products, particularly Excel (VLOOKUPS and Pivot Tables at a minimum)
Ability to identify and solve problems and clearly communicate solutions
Ability to work independently own deliverable timelines and communicate workstream issues
Approaches work with a team mindset and understands the importance of cross-functional communication

What we offer

Equity package
Private health and dental insurance
25 days of annual leave (on top of bank holidays), along with an additional paid day a year ‘to start something extraordinary’ and pursue a passion
A salary sacrifice scheme to spend on Cycle to Work, bike subscriptions, pensions and medical
Access to 1Rebel off-peak classes at the sites near our office, for free
Exclusive access to our coveted Regulars program – yes, that means free coffee, matcha and more
Great culture with regular team events

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