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About the Role
Blank Street is seeking a Senior Accountant to scale its accounting function with rigor, structure, and strong ownership. This role involves managing core accounting workflows, strengthening processes for a growing business, and partnering with various departments and external parties. The position is based in our London office and reports to the Senior Director of Global Finance.
Responsibilities
- 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
- Collaborate on period-end close and balance sheet integrity
- 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
- Support day-to-day accounting operations and vendor payments
- 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
- Build and improve accounting policies, controls, and processes
- Develop and maintain documentation for key accounting policies and procedures, including internal controls
- Proactively evaluate and implement improvements to processes and procedures
- Partner on tax and audit deliverables
- Liaise with internal and external partners to support timely preparation of quarterly and annual tax filings 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) 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.
Skills
- UK GAAP
- IFRS
- Intercompany accounting
- Financial reporting
- NetSuite
- Coupa
- Microsoft Excel
- VLOOKUPS
- Pivot Tables
- Problem-solving
- Communication
- Independent work
- Teamwork
Location
- London
Work Type
- In-person
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Senior
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification
Benefits
- Equity package
- Private health and dental insurance
- 25 days of annual leave
- Additional paid day a year to pursue a passion
- Salary sacrifice scheme (Cycle to Work, bike subscriptions, pensions, medical)
- Free access to 1Rebel off-peak classes
- Exclusive access to Regulars program (free coffee, matcha, etc.)
- Great culture with regular team events
About the Company
- Blank Street's mission is to become the defining food and beverage brand of its generation.
- The company aims to add a spark to ordinary experiences through elevated products, attention-to-detail, and a commitment to making every moment memorable.
- Blank Street is motivated by the millions of customers they serve across cities and believes their potential is unlimited, starting with their people.