Accountant

Forest; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading sustainable ebike operator as an Accountant. Drive accurate financial reporting, support daily finance operations, and help build a strong financial foundation. Work closely with the CFO in a dynamic environment focused on growth and sustainability.

Benefits

Free Forest bike rides

Birthday off

Free lunch on Fridays

Qualifications

• Part-qualified accountant with 2+ years in accounting.
• Strong understanding of IFRS, UK GAAP, and general ledger accounting.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices and manage payment runs.
• Support monthly close processes and prepare financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with UK GAAP/IFRS and maintain audit-ready records.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organised

Proactive mindset

Problem-solving

Collaborative

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CIMA

ACCA

Tools

Xero

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

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We’re Forest. You know, those shared ebikes in London that look like trees. We’re London’s most sustainable shared ebike operator. We bridge the gap between affordability and sustainability, using advertising revenue to offer all users 10 minutes of free cycling every day. Our mission is to help cities move greener—and we’re growing fast.

We have just closed the first round (£13 million) of our Series B and are set to expand to another European city this year. Last year, our loyal user base completed over 9 million rides.

A bit about the role

We’re looking for a dynamic Accountant to drive accurate financial reporting and support daily finance operations. You’ll take a hands-on role across general ledger accounting, accounts payable and receivable, and process optimisation, helping us build a strong financial foundation as we scale.

You’re someone who enjoys digging into the details, continuously improving systems, and understands how accounting reflects the story of a business. You’ll thrive in a low-structure, high-impact environment where you can grow, take initiative, and shape how we do things. Reporting directly to the CFO, you'll work closely with internal stakeholders and external partners.

Key responsibilities include:

Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Process vendor invoices, managing the weekly payment run process
• Maintain up-to-date records of supplier payments and expenses
• Prepare and issue customer invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance with contract terms
• Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies, and support collections when required

Month-End Close & Financial Reporting

• Support monthly close processes including reconciliations, journal entries, and reviewing key balance sheet accounts
• Prepare and analyse monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes

Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure adherence to UK GAAP/IFRS and international accounting standards
• Work with our external accountants to support tax filings (including VAT returns), audits, and financial reporting
• Maintain organised, audit-ready records of financial transactions and documentation

Operational Support & Projects

• Contribute to ad hoc financial analysis for new business lines and special projects
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and support their implementation

What you’ll need

• Part-qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, or equivalent)
• 2+ years in a top 8 public accounting firm or 3+ of accounting experience in a high-growth tech company
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Strong understanding of IFRS, UK GAAP and general ledger accounting
• Proficient in Excel and Google Sheets
• Experience using accounting software (Xero preferred)
• Detail-oriented, organised, and eager to learn
• A proactive mindset with a problem-solving approach
• A collaborative team player who enjoys working cross-functionally
• Interest in sustainability and technology is a plus

Location

This role will be based at our office in Moorgate. We love collaborating and spending time together in-person with a hybrid approach of 4 days in the office.

What you’ll get in return

Free Forest bike rides

Birthday off

Free lunch on Fridays

Equal opportunities

Forest is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination, bias, or harassment.

Want to create a greener future with us? Join us, and Let's reForest the world together!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Advertising Services

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