Finance Accountant - UK

Netflix; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Netflix is seeking a passionate finance and accounting professional to join their EMEA Finance Team in London. The role involves preparing statutory accounts, ensuring compliance with UK filing requirements, and collaborating across teams in a fast-paced environment, offering opportunities for growth as the business scales.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience in accounting and finance.
• Experience in statutory filing and audits for UK or international entities.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Assist with statutory accounts preparation and audits for UK productions.
• Understand UK filing requirements and prepare relevant documentation.
• Collaborate with finance teams across London and Amsterdam.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or business economics

Post-graduate qualifications (ACA/ACCA/CPA)

Tools

Advanced MS Excel

Google Sheets

Workday Financials

Job description

Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services, with over 300 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films, and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause, and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.

The Opportunity

Our business is growing rapidly, and we’re continually looking for the best and brightest talent to scale with that growth. We’re currently seeking a passionate and talented finance and accounting professional to join our EMEA Finance Team in London. This role reports to the Finance Manager in London and will collaborate closely with finance and tax teams in London and Amsterdam, as well as key stakeholders across EMEA and other global hubs.

Visit our culture memo and long-term view to learn more about the unique Netflix culture and the opportunity to be part of our team.

The Role

The ideal candidate has a strong fit with Netflix's values and culture, can collaborate well across the organization, and has a hands-on mentality. We’re looking for someone with an accounting background who can assist with our reporting and financial statements compliance obligations for our UK production entities, including:

• Assisting with the UK statutory accounts preparation and audits for our UK productions
• Understanding UK filing requirements
• Preparation of local ONS surveys across our UK productions

This role is positioned for growth as our business scales up. Relevant experience in the areas mentioned will be key when applying for the role.

We are looking for someone who is

• A self-starter, who can work effectively and autonomously and work on projects and process improvements under tight time frames in a fast-paced environment
• A great communicator who can build strong working relationships with external advisors and internal teams
• Accustomed to multitasking, prioritising, and meeting multiple tight deadlines
• Proactive, hands-on, and innovative
• Curious and enthusiastic, not afraid to ask questions and challenge the status quo
• Highly accurate and detail-oriented
• Flexible to collaborate with our offices across multiple time zones and willing to travel overseas
• Passionate about working in the entertainment industry

Education and Experience

• 3+ years of relevant accounting and finance experience
• A combination of public accounting experience and in-house experience is preferred
• Bachelor's or equivalent degree in accounting or business economics, and on track for or already completed post-graduate qualifications such as ACA/ACCA/CPA
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP
• Experience with preparing statutory filing documentation for UK or international entities and managing statutory audits
• Experience working in a multinational environment and with service providers
• Enthusiasm for implementing and enhancing systems and processes
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional business partners
• Advanced MS Excel and Google Sheets skills, capable of navigating large data sets
• Experience with Workday Financials or other cloud-based ERP systems is a plus
• Experience in the entertainment or tech industry is a plus

Inclusion is a Netflix value, and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If you require accommodations or adjustments during the hiring process, please contact your recruiting partner.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.