Financial Accountant

Deliveroo; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic financial reporting team as a Financial Accountant, where you'll be at the heart of monthly reporting and stakeholder collaboration. This role offers the chance to improve processes and work with auditors in a hybrid environment, balancing office and remote work. As part of a technology-driven company, you'll contribute to transforming how people access food and products, all while enjoying a supportive workplace that values diversity and well-being. If you're ready to take ownership of your work and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits

Parental leave

Generous annual leave

Support for charitable causes

Qualifications

• Accountancy qualification required (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
• Technical knowledge of IFRS essential for the role.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for month-end reporting and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Liaise with finance teams to produce variance analysis.

Skills

Accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Technical accounting knowledge of IFRS

Strong people skills

Ability to liaise with stakeholders

Adaptability in fast-paced environments

Job description

Job Summary:

As a Financial Accountant within our financial reporting team, you will be involved in the reporting process for your region. This will include monthly reporting, working with auditors and the wider reporting team, as well as other stakeholders across the business. You will report into the Senior Finance Manager for the region. You will be based in our HQ (London, Cannon Street), and we are operating on a hybrid model where you will be in the office three times a week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for month-end reporting processes for the region and specific processes across all group entities

• Liaise with the local Finance & Strategy and operational teams to produce monthly variance analysis and address queries

• Preparation of balance sheet reconciliations, including resolution of variances and issues identified

• Prepare statutory accounts for individual entities in the region in accordance with local accounting standards

• Work with external auditors to fulfil their requests and answer their queries

• Improving reporting processes by interacting with different departments across multiple jurisdictions

• Support certain ad hoc projects for the group, which may relate to our processes and automation

Requirements:

• Accountancy qualification - ACA, ACCA or CIMA

• Technical accounting knowledge of IFRS

• A desire to take responsibility and ‘own’ your work

• Strong people skills and the ability to liaise with different stakeholders across the business

• A desire to work in a fast-paced, frequently-changing environment with targets designed to improve a major global market

Why Deliveroo:

Our mission is to transform the way you shop and eat, bringing the neighbourhood to your door by connecting consumers, restaurants, shops and riders. We are transforming the way the world eats and shops by making access to food and products more convenient and enjoyable. We give people the opportunity to buy what they want, as they want it.

We are a technology-driven company at the forefront of the fastest growing industry in the world. We are still a small team, making a very large impact, looking to answer some of the most interesting questions out there. We move fast, value autonomy, and we are always looking for new ideas.

Workplace & Benefits

At Deliveroo we know that people are the heart of the business and we prioritise their welfare. Benefits differ by country, but we offer many benefits in areas including healthcare, well-being, parental leave, pensions, and generous annual leave allowances, including time off to support a charitable cause of your choice. Benefits are country-specific, please ask your recruiter for more information.

Diversity

At Deliveroo, we believe a great workplace is one that represents the world we live in and how beautifully diverse it can be. That means we have no judgement when it comes to any one of the things that make you who you are - your gender, race, sexuality, religion or a secret aversion to coriander. All you need is a passion for (most) food and a desire to be part of one of the fastest-growing businesses in a rapidly growing industry.

We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in all aspects of our hiring process. We recognise that you may require adjustments to apply for a position or fairly participate in the interview process. If you require any adjustments, please don't hesitate to let us know. We will make every effort to provide the necessary adjustments to ensure you have an equitable opportunity to succeed.