Senior Accountant

Goodman Masson; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodman Masson is seeking a Senior Accountant in London to join a VC-backed tech company on the path to unicorn status. The role includes overseeing day-to-day accounting, improving workflows, and supporting strategic financial planning. The ideal candidate will be ACA qualified, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and be excited about leveraging AI and automation in finance. Competitive salary between £65,000-£75,000 plus equity opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA, trained in a Top 10 practice.
• Comfortable with capex-heavy operations.
• Excited about automating finance functions.
• Able to thrive in chaotic environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting for the UK entity.
• Support the project team to maintain budgets.
• Implement new systems and improve workflows.
• Enhance core accounting workflows with automation.
• Support CFO with strategic planning.

Skills

ACA qualified

Experience in capex-heavy environment

Excitement about AI and automation

Ability to thrive in fast-growing environments

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA)

Job description

Senior Accountant | London | VC-Backed Tech | £65,000–£75,000 + Equity

I am currently partnering with a VC backed Technology business which has recently received significant funding to continue it's growth plans. This company is looking to achieve unicorn status and is well on course for this. As you'll be joining at an early stage you will have the opportunity for equity and play a significant part within the companies growth.

For this role you responsibilities will include:

• Own the day to day accounting for the UK entity, ensuring compliance and accuracy in a fast growing company.
• Support the project team aiming to keep them on budget and cost.
• Implement new systems, clean workflows and improve controls across the company.
• Improve core accounting workflows, reducing manual effort and increase modern systems.
• Be a number 2 to the CFO supporting strategic work and helping build the long term startegy plan.

What I'm looking for

• ACA qualified, trained in a Top 10 practice
• Comfortable operating in a capex-heavy environment
• Genuinely excited about using AI and automation to transform a finance function
• Thrives in a fast-growing, high-pace, occasionally chaotic environment where you can make a real impact

If you are ready for a high-growth exciting environment where you can make a real difference then please apply to the role and I will be able to share some more detail around this.