Senior Revenue Accountant

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in data-driven solutions is seeking a Finance Team member to manage revenue transactions and refine recognition policies. This role involves executing the revenue recognition process, driving month-end close, and collaborating with various teams to ensure accuracy in financial reporting. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, relevant experience, and a degree in finance or related fields.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Commitment to accessibility

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in public accounting or software companies.
• Experience applying ASC 606 in SaaS contexts.
• CPA or ACCA/ACA qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute revenue recognition from contract closeout to financial disclosure.
• Drive month-end close processes and ensure policy compliance.
• Work with auditors for efficient audits.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration

Economics

Finance

Accounting

Tools

NetSuite

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A World-Changing Company

Palantir builds the world’s leading software for data-driven decisions and operations. By bringing the right data to the people who need it, our platforms empower our partners to develop lifesaving drugs, forecast supply chain disruptions, locate missing children, and more.

The Role

The Finance Team supports and empowers Palantirians through both day-to-day operations and a solution-oriented approach to problem solving. As a member of the Revenue Team, you will be responsible for analyzing and reviewing complex revenue transactions as well as continually refining our revenue recognition policies. You will manage all aspects of the quote-to-cash cycle related to your customer portfolio by working closely with Deal and Finance teams to ensure the accounting and operational aspects of your deals progress efficiently and accurately. You will be a key player in the global revenue close process. The role requires a team player eager to learn and improve, with strong attention to detail, operational, organizational, and communication skills.

Core Responsibilities

1. Execute the revenue recognition process from contract closeout to financial statement disclosure.
2. Drive revenue and cost of revenue month-end close processes by creating and validating accruals, preparing journal entries, and account reconciliations, ensuring policy compliance and developing standard reports.
3. Exercise judgment while ensuring accounting conclusions are documented in technical memos according to policies and current revenue recognition rules.
4. Work actively with internal and external auditors to ensure efficient and effective audits.
5. Identify, champion, and implement continuous improvement initiatives related to revenue processes, including systems, reporting, and analysis.
6. Partner with Finance and Sales leadership on revenue forecasting processes.

What We Value

• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to summarize key accounting and operational issues to management.
• Proficiency with NetSuite and/or other revenue recognition accounting systems.
• CPA or ACCA/ACA qualification (preferred but not required).

What We Require

• Experience applying ASC 606, specifically in enterprise software-as-a-service contexts.
• 3+ years’ experience within a large public accounting firm or a small to mid-size enterprise software company.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in business administration, economics, finance, accounting, or related fields.

Life at Palantir

We celebrate individual strengths, skills, and interests, supporting your growth from your first interview onward. We prioritize community well-being and offer flexible work arrangements, including hybrid and remote options based on business needs. We are committed to accessibility and provide accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance during the application process, please contact us.