Senior Accountant

Blank Street; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Blank Street is seeking a Senior Accountant to scale the accounting function in London. You will own core processes from month-end close to statutory reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance while partnering with Supply Chain, Operations, and external auditors.

You’ll manage UK statutory and group reporting under UK GAAP and IFRS, oversee intercompany entries, and drive process improvements in a fast-growing business environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3+ years of accounting experience, ideally in UK/Europe.
• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP & IFRS accounting principles and financial reporting.
• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Own month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, and statutory reporting.
• Prepare timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Own intercompany journals and reconciliations between entities.
• Collaborate on period-end close and balance sheet integrity.
• Support audits and quarterly/annual tax filings across multiple jurisdictions.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Independence

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA certification

Tools

Coupa

NetSuite

Excel

Job description

• We’re looking for a Senior Accountant who is excited to help scale Blank Street’s accounting function with rigor, structure, and strong ownership
• If you thrive in detail-heavy, execution-focused environments and take pride in keeping financial records accurate, timely, and compliant, this role is for you
• You’ll own core accounting workflows including month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, and statutory reporting, while strengthening processes that support a fast-moving, growing business
• You’ll also partner closely with Supply Chain, Operations, People, and external parties as a go-to resource for accounting execution, audit support, supplier queries, and process improvement
• This in-person role is based in our London office and reports to the Senior Director of Global Finance
• Manage UK statutory and group reporting (UK GAAP & IFRS) and intercompany accounting across international entities:
• Prepare timely, accurate and complete monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements
• Research, calculate, and document areas of significant judgement and estimates, including emerging or complex accounting treatments
• Own intercompany journals and reconciliations between entities
• Collaborate on period-end close and balance sheet integrity:
• Perform period-end close of the general ledger, including preparation and posting of journal entries and accruals
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and maintain supporting schedules
• Support day-to-day accounting operations and vendor payments:
• Provide operational support, including reviewing invoices and resolving vendor issues
• Oversee timely and accurate vendor and expense payment processing in line with contractual terms and internal policies and procedures
• Build and improve accounting policies, controls, and processes:
• Develop and maintain documentation for key accounting policies and procedures, including internal controls
• Proactively evaluate and implement improvements to processes and procedures
• Partner on tax and audit deliverables:
• Liaise with internal and external partners to support timely preparation of quarterly and annual tax filings (for example sales, use, property, corporate, payroll) across multiple jurisdictions
• Support annual audit and quarterly review processes with external auditors
• Deliver ad-hoc analysis and research:
• Perform ad-hoc research and analysis using information from various systems

Ability to identify and solve problems and clearly communicate solutions Ability to work independently own deliverable timelines and communicate workstream issues Proficiency in Microsoft suite of products, particularly Excel (VLOOKUPS and Pivot Tables at a minimum) Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field Strong understanding of both UK GAAP & IFRS accounting principles and financial reporting 3+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a mix of public accounting and retail or hospitality environment in UK/Europe Qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) required Experience with Coupa or similar billing and invoicing accounting software Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP system Approaches work with a team mindset and understands the importance of cross-functional communication