Accountant

Smartsheet; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Smartsheet is seeking an Accountant to join the UK EMEA Accounting team, based in Edinburgh with hybrid work arrangements. The role covers UK, Bulgarian and German entities, handling journal entries, reconciliations, and close processes while supporting audits and intercompany activities.

The ideal candidate has an accounting degree or 3+ years of relevant experience, strong Excel skills, and a detail-focused, proactive approach in a fast-paced global environment.

Qualifications

• A degree in Accounting and/or 3+ years relevant work experience.
• Strong planning and organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks
• Knowledge of VAT (with experience coding invoices and expenses for VAT)
• Positive attitude with a desire to learn and grow
• Ability to provide excellent service in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to accept responsibility
• Strong analytical ability, attention to detail, and proficiency in Excel
• Legally eligible to work in the UK on an ongoing basis

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries associated with assigned areas
• Prepare journal entries to allocate certain company-wide expenses
• Prepare journal entries to allocate certain company-specific expenses based on the applicable method
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and analyse month-over-month variances in P&L accounts
• Prepare monthly analysis of expense accruals
• Prepare statistical submissions
• Communicate widely, across timezones, developing positive working relationships.
• Be a critical member in helping identify and implement process improvements in our monthly close process
• Play a key role in external audits, ensuring adherence to internal controls
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Accounting

Organisation

VAT knowledge

Excel

Analytical ability

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Accounting degree

3+ years relevant experience

Tools

Excel

Job description

For over 20 years, Smartsheet has empowered teams to manage work seamlessly and scale solutions smarter. Now, in our most ambitious chapter yet, we are uniting human teams with AI agents. By orchestrating the work agents do best, automating manual tasks and uncovering insights at scale, we create the space for people to focus on what truly matters: judgment, creativity, and big thinking. That is magic at work, and it’s what we show up for every day.

We are looking for an Accountant to join our accounting and finance function in the UK, which serves EMEA. The EMEA Accounting team owns all P&L and Balance Sheet accounting (other than that related to revenue, accounts receivable, and deferred revenue). The team is currently responsible for the UK, Bulgarian and German legal entities. As a member of the EMEA Accounting Team, you will perform a variety of tasks, including expense reviews and entries, cost centre allocation entries, invoice reviews, banking, intercompany accounting and the preparation of necessary balance sheet reconciliations for accounts associated with these areas. Additionally, you will take part in the performance of other EMEA accounting tasks, depending on team requirements. The ideal candidate is curious, eager to learn,detail-oriented, and highly organised.

You will report to the Director, Accounting EMEA – based in Edinburgh. This role is a hybrid position and you must be willing to travel to Edinburgh once a week for team meetings/events.

You Will

• Prepare journal entries associated with assigned areas
• Prepare journal entries to allocate certain company-wide expenses
• Prepare journal entries to allocate certain company-specific expenses based on the applicable method
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and analyse month-over-month variances in P&L accounts
• Prepare monthly analysis of expense accruals
• Prepare statistical submissions
• Communicate widely, across timezones, developing positive working relationships.
• Be a critical member in helping identify and implement process improvements in our monthly close process
• Play a key role in external audits, ensuring adherence to internal controls
• Perform other duties as assigned

You Have

• A degree in Accounting and/or 3+ years relevant work experience
• Strong planning and organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks
• Knowledge of VAT (with experience coding invoices and expenses for VAT)
• Positive attitude with a desire to learn and grow
• Ability to provide excellent service in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to accept responsibility
• Strong analytical ability, attention to detail, and proficiency in Excel
• Legally eligible to work in the UK on an ongoing basis

Get To Know Us

At Smartsheet, your ideas are heard, your potential is supported, and your contributions have real impact. You’ll have the freedom to explore, push boundaries, and grow beyond your role. We welcome diverse perspectives and nontraditional paths—because we know that impact comes from individuals who care deeply and challenge thoughtfully. When you’re doing work that stretches you, excites you, and connects you to something bigger, that’s magic at work. Let’s build what’s next, together.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Smartsheet is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment with the best employees. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants in accordance with applicable laws in the US, UK, Australia, Germany, Costa Rica, Japan, Bulgaria, India, and Singapore. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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