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About the Role

This senior technical accounting role offers strategic influence, focusing on shaping financial statement structures and applying complex IFRS standards across diverse products and markets. You will provide the technical accounting perspective to guide sound business decisions and accurate reporting, engaging in deep research and clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead the adoption and application of new and evolving IFRS standards, assessing their impact on SumUp's P&L and financial position
• Research complex accounting questions and translate them into clear, well-supported technical positions
• Review significant transactions and contracts for accounting implications, working alongside Legal, FP&A, Tax, and Accounting
• Own and evolve the Accounting Manual, turning principle-based standards into practical, accessible guidance for finance teams across the business
• Act as the trusted escalation point for technical accounting questions across the organization, supporting and upskilling finance teams as the business grows

Requirements

• Deep IFRS expertise with experience applying principle-based standards to complex, non-routine transactions
• A genuine love of research — curious, thorough, and always asking the right questions before reaching a conclusion
• The ability to interpret complex accounting standards and communicate what they mean for the business in simple terms
• Background in Big 4 audit or a large or listed company accounting function, with exposure to complex group structures

Skills

• IFRS
• Technical Accounting
• Financial Reporting
• Research
• Communication

Location

• London Bridge

Work Type

• Office-first
• Full-time

Experience Level

• Senior

Education Level

• Master's degree in Accounting or Finance
• Professional qualification — ACCA, ACA or CPA

Benefits

• Virtual Stock Option programme
• 28 days of paid leave, plus bank holidays and special leaves
• Dedicated annual L&D budget
• Private health insurance, including optical and dental
• Salary-sacrifice commuter benefits
• Retirement scheme (SumUp matches 7% when you contribute 5%)
• Life insurance from MetLife for 2× your salary
• 1-month sabbatical after 3 years of service
• Referral Bonus

About the Company

• SumUp empowers small businesses globally with simple and affordable tools. Over 4 million businesses in 37 markets rely on SumUp for payments, finance, and customer relationships. The team consists of over 3,000 SumUppers from over 90 nationalities, fostering global collaboration and an innovative mindset. The company values inclusivity and a continuous learning culture, providing a safe space for personal and professional growth.

Equal Opportunity

• SumUp is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, actively seeking and embracing diversity in our workforce. We don't make hiring or employment decisions based on race, colour, religion or religious belief, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age or any other basis protected by applicable laws or prohibited by company policy. Our commitment extends beyond recruitment to creating a safe and respectful workplace where harassment of any form is strictly prohibited.