Senior Accountant, UK

Blank Street; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity package

Private health and dental insurance

25 days annual leave + paid day to 'do

Cycle to Work salary sacrifice

Job summary

Blank Street is seeking a Senior Accountant to scale the UK accounting function from our London office. You will own UK statutory and group reporting, intercompany accounting, and period-end close while partnering with Supply Chain, Operations, People, and external parties.

You will drive process improvements, maintain internal controls, and support tax filings and audits across multiple jurisdictions. A mix of public accounting and retail/hospitality experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3+ years of accounting experience in UK/Europe.
• Qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) required.
• Strong understanding of UK GAAP & IFRS.
• Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP system.
• Experience with Coupa or similar invoicing software.
• Proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables).
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Cross-functional collaboration mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage UK statutory and group reporting (UK GAAP & IFRS) and intercompany accounting.
• Perform period-end close and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Oversee vendor payments and assist with tax filings and audits.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies and internal controls.
• Provide ad-hoc analysis and partner with external auditors.

Skills

UK GAAP IFRS knowledge

NetSuite

Coupa

Excel

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

About Blank Street

At Blank Street, we're on a mission to become the defining food and beverage brand of our generation. From the very beginning, we've set out to add a spark to ordinary experiences through elevated products, attention-to-detail, and a commitment to making every moment memorable. We're motivated by the millions of customers we serve across cities, and know that our potential is unlimited. It all starts with our people and their commitment to make magic happen each and every day.

Start Something Extraordinary

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.

What You'll Own

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

Who You Are

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 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.
• Strong understanding of both UK GAAP & IFRS accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP system.
• Experience with Coupa or similar billing and invoicing accounting software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft suite of products, particularly Excel (VLOOKUPS and Pivot Tables at a minimum).
• Ability to identify and solve problems and clearly communicate solutions.
• Ability to work independently own deliverable timelines and communicate workstream issues.
• Approaches work with a team mindset and understands the importance of cross-functional communication.

Benefits & Perks

• Equity package
• Private health and dental insurance
• 25 days of annual leave (on top of bank holidays), along with an additional paid day a year 'to start something extraordinary' and pursue a passion
• A salary sacrifice scheme to spend on Cycle to Work, bike subscriptions, pensions and medical
• Access to 1Rebel off-peak classes at the sites near our office, for free!
• Exclusive access to our coveted Regulars program - yes, that means free coffee, matcha and more!
• Great culture with regular team events