Accounting Manager

Snapchat; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Greater London seeks an experienced accounting leader to manage inventory costing and revenue recognition. The role demands a hands-on approach to team building and requires expertise in US GAAP/IFRS. Ideal candidates will have 7+ years of experience in hardware manufacturing or tech sectors and knowledge of ERP systems like SAP or Oracle. The company values diversity and offers comprehensive benefits including medical coverage and parental leave.

Benefits

Paid parental leave

Comprehensive medical coverage

Emotional and mental health support programs

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, managing teams.
• Background in hardware manufacturing or related tech sectors.
• Experience developing or implementing inventory management systems.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a team responsible for inventory costing.
• Develop revenue recognition framework in accordance with standards.
• Drive the monthly close process and optimize ERP integrations.

Skills

Building and managing accounting teams

Understanding of inventory and revenue accounting

Expertise with ERP systems

Analytical and data modeling skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

ACA/ACCA/CPA certification

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together. The Company's three core products are Snapchat, a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world; Lens Studio, an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and its AR glasses, Spectacles.

The Finance Team plays a vital role in supporting this mission. We partner with leaders across the business to provide insights, guidance, and operational support that ensure Snap remains financially strong, strategically aligned and compliant with global reporting standards. Finance includes Finance Business Partnership, Accounting, Finance Operations, Financial Systems, Internal Audit, Tax, Treasury, and Investor Relations teams.

What you’ll do

• Build a team that is responsible for inventory costing, COGS analysis and product revenue recognition.
• Partner cross-functionally with FP&A, Supply Chain and Engineering teams to support operational scalability and determine the appropriate accounting for new products.
• Develop and maintain standard costing structures, including BOM costing, overhead absorption and variance reporting.
• Build the revenue recognition framework by identifying performance obligations, transaction prices, and timing of revenue recognition in accordance with accounting standards.
• Drive the monthly and quarterly close process, including journal entries, system integrations, reconciliations, and manufacturing cost analysis.
• Lead the development of the inventory accounting and revenue accounting systems for our hardware business. Optimize the ERP and sub-ledger integrations to automate processes.
• Maintain and track manufacturing equipment and production assets.
• Provide support for the annual financial statement audit, as well as periodic internal audits.
• Prepare materials for internal and external reporting on a monthly and quarterly basis.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in cost accounting and operational reporting.
• Identify risks, implement controls, and maintain proper process documentation and evidence in accordance with SOX requirements.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated experience building and managing accounting teams for product-based businesses, with a hands‑on approach.
• Deep understanding of inventory and revenue accounting under US GAAP and/or IFRS.
• Expertise with ERP and inventory management systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.), and experience implementing or enhancing such systems.
• Strong analytical and data modeling skills, as well as familiarity with Excel, Google Sheets and databases.
• Strategic thinker who thrives in fast‑paced environments, balancing detail orientation with business impact.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to translate complex financial concepts for cross‑functional partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or equivalent years of experience.
• ACA/ACCA/CPA (or equivalent) certification preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including managing cost or revenue accounting teams.
• Background in hardware manufacturing, consumer electronics, or related tech sectors.
• Experience developing or implementing inventory management systems and how they integrate with ERP platforms.

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Benefits

Snap Inc. is its own community, so we've got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap's long‑term success!

At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including disability/vets.