Accountant, Audit Support (6 month FTC)

Yoto; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing technology company in the UK seeks an Accountant for a 6-month Fixed-Term Contract to support their month-end close process. The ideal candidate will perform balance sheet reconciliations and assist with financial reporting. Applicants should be part or newly qualified ACA or ACCA, possess strong Excel skills, and have excellent communication abilities. This role involves streamlining finance processes in a collaborative environment, offering a hybrid work model with flexibility.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Private Medical Insurance

25 days of holiday

Employee referral bonus scheme

Birthday off

Volunteer days

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of transactional accounting and financial reporting processes.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across teams.

Responsibilities

• Support transactional month-end reporting, including prepayments, accruals, depreciation, and reconciliations.
• Perform accurate and timely balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with accounts receivable tasks and liaise with the commercial team.

Skills

Excel

Financial reporting

Communication

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Proactive mindset

Education

Part or newly qualified ACA or ACCA (or equivalent)

Tools

NetSuite

Power Query

Google Sheets

Job description

Accountant, Audit Support (6 month FTC)

We’re looking for an Accountant to join our team on a 6-month Fixed-Term Contract (FTC) to support our month-end close process, with a focus on balance sheet reconciliations and accurate financial reporting. This is a critical role to assist during a busy period.

About Yoto

Yoto is a screen‑free interactive audio platform for kids. We make carefully connected audio players that kids control, with no microphones, cameras or ads. We have a catalogue of audio that inspires creative play and learning with 1,000+ titles in our card store from top creators, publishers and labels – think Disney, Marvel, Roald Dahl and Universal Music. We also create Yoto Originals like BrainBots.

• Voted the 14th fastest‑growing private software technology company in Britain in The Sunday Times 100 Tech 2025; and named the 94th fastest‑growing company in Europe in the prestigious FT1000.
• Ranked 9th in Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in 2024; and featured in the Sifted 100 fastest‑growing startups across the UK&I by revenue growth.
• Featured in Bloomberg’s 25 UK startups to watch in 2023; and ranked second fastest growing tech company in the UK in the Deloitte Fast50.
• Named one of TIME Magazine’s Top 100 Inventions of 2020.
• We’re over 200 employees spread across the world… and growing!

We’re on a mission to be the soundtrack of childhood, and help families on their own unique adventures. By creating products that inspire independent play, we help families discover and grow with an inspiring world of audio – and we would like you to help us achieve it!

Yoto’s Financial Control Team

We’re the team behind the numbers—making sure they’re accurate, up‑to‑date, and tell the real story of Yoto. From paying suppliers and collecting payments to closing the books each month, we keep the financial engine running with precision and care. But we’re more than just the numbers. We build with empathy, reduce friction in every process, and empower the rest of the business to make confident, data‑informed decisions. Our north star? Freeing up teams to focus on what really matters: creating amazing experiences for kids and families.

What you’ll be doing

As a Junior Accountant, you’ll be a key enabler of a fast, smooth and scalable finance function. Working closely with our Senior Accountant, you’ll support core month‑end processes while also helping shape a more automated, data‑first way of working.

Month‑End Close & Reporting

• Support transactional month‑end reporting, including prepayments, accruals, depreciation, and reconciliations.
• Perform accurate and timely balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with month‑ and year‑end close processes, helping prepare for audit.
• Prepare VAT returns and other regulatory submissions.

Accounts Receivable & Stakeholder Support

• Assist with accounts receivable tasks, liaising with the commercial team to ensure accurate invoicing and collections.
• Provide ad‑hoc support to the Senior Accountant and wider finance team.
• Support the preparation of one‑off reports and data requests from business stakeholders.

Process Improvement & Automation

• Spot manual, repetitive tasks and help automate them using tools like Excel, NetSuite, Power Query, Celigo and Google Sheets.
• Document new processes and create reusable templates and workflows.
• Support new system and process implementations, including testing and feedback.

Team Collaboration

• Be an active part of the finance team, learning fast and contributing ideas.
• Help improve how we work – we value curiosity, initiative and a willingness to experiment.
• Partner cross‑functionally with ops, commercial, and tech to build a more integrated finance operation.

What you’ll bring

• Part or newly qualified ACA or ACCA (or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of transactional accounting and financial reporting processes.
• Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across teams.
• A proactive, solutions‑oriented mindset – eager to learn, try new tools, and improve how finance supports the business.

Nice to have

• Experience working in a high‑growth company, especially a startup or scale‑up.
• Knowledge of overseas tax/reporting and multi‑entity, multi‑currency environments.
• Proven experience with NetSuite.
• Ability to manage data and leverage systems/automation to reduce manual work – we’re a data‑rich, data‑first company.

Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 based on experience

What you can expect from Yoto

• Flexibility: Hybrid working – expectation of 1 day a week in our London office, with flexibility to work from anywhere for up to 6 weeks a year. Summer Hours policy allows working between June and August.
• Financial: Income Protection covering long‑term sickness for up to 2 years plus company sick pay that increases with length of service. Life Assurance cover from day one. Workplace Pension offering up to 3% employer contributions post‑probation. Generous employee referral bonus scheme.
• Health & Wellness: Private Medical Insurance via Aviva, or a Wellbeing Allowance for memberships, subscriptions, treatment or therapy. 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) through WeCare. Unlimited dental advice via Toothfairy. Bike‑to‑work scheme.
• Time Off: 25 days of holiday per year plus bank holidays. Birthday off, extra day of holiday for each year worked after 2 years (up to 5 days). After 4 years, eligible for up to 3 months unpaid sabbatical.
• Helping Families: Variety of family‑friendly leave – enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, fertility, pregnancy loss, carers leave. Workplace nursery scheme for preschool‑aged children.
• People & Planet: Up to 2 volunteer days a year. Book Allowance up to £50 a year for professional development.
• Fun Perks: Your very own Yoto player and starter pack of cards! Regular company socials and celebrations, including our annual YotoFest.

Equity and Diversity

At Yoto, we love creating a world where childhood is rich with discovery and joy. We’re also passionate about building a workplace where everyone can thrive – professionally and personally. We value flexibility and give our team the freedom to balance life and work in ways that suit them.

We're committed to fostering a safe, diverse, and inclusive environment where all individuals, regardless of their background, feel valued and supported. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion group holds bi‑monthly forums to elevate diverse voices and perspectives, ensuring everyone at Yoto feels heard, respected, and appreciated.

We don’t just embrace differences – we celebrate them. We share audio content from a vibrant and diverse community of creators. We are building a team that reflects that same diversity. We invite candidates from all walks of life to explore opportunities with us and join a company that champions flexibility, equity, and inclusion.