Senior Accountant, UK

The role

The Senior Accountant will own core accounting workflows including month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, and statutory reporting. This person will also partner with Supply Chain, Operations, People, and external parties to support audit, supplier queries, and process improvement.

What you will do

• Manage UK statutory and group reporting and intercompany accounting across international entities
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements
• Research, calculate, and document areas of significant judgement and estimates
• Own intercompany journals and reconciliations between entities
• Perform period-end close of the general ledger
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and maintain supporting schedules
• Provide operational support including reviewing invoices and resolving vendor issues
• Oversee vendor and expense payment processing
• Develop and maintain documentation for key accounting policies and procedures
• Liaise with internal and external partners to support tax filings and audit processes

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 3+ years of accounting experience
• Qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) required
• 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

Nice to have

• preferably in a mix of public accounting and retail or hospitality environment in UK/Europe

Benefits

• 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 Regulars program for free coffee, matcha and more
• Great culture with regular team events

About the company

Blank Street is a food and beverage brand. They aim to add a spark to ordinary experiences through elevated products and attention-to-detail.