Senior Accountant, UK

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

Benefits offered by this job

Equity package

Private health and dental insurance

25 days annual leave

Cycle to Work scheme

1Rebel classes access

Job summary

Blank Street in London seeks a Senior Accountant to scale our accounting function with rigor and ownership. You’ll manage UK statutory and group reporting, intercompany accounting, and month-end close in a fast-growing business.

Responsibilities include period-end close, balance sheet integrity, vendor payments, and ongoing policy improvements. Collaboration with Supply Chain, Operations, People, and external auditors is essential to ensure accurate and timely financials across jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of accounting experience, preferably in retail or hospitality in UK/Europe.
• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification required.
• Strong understanding of UK GAAP & IFRS accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP system.
• Experience with Coupa or similar billing/invoicing software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables).
• Ability to identify and solve problems and communicate solutions clearly.
• Ability to work independently and meet deliverable timelines.
• Team-oriented with strong cross-functional communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage UK statutory and group reporting (UK GAAP & IFRS) and intercompany accounting across international entities.
• Prepare timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Close period-end activities and reconcile balance sheet accounts.
• Oversee vendor payments and operating expenses per contracts and policies.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies and internal controls; drive process improvements.
• Support tax filings and audits with internal and external partners.
• Conduct ad-hoc analysis using data from multiple systems.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Independent worker

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

NetSuite

Coupa

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 covetedRegularsprogram - yes, that means free coffee, matcha and more!
• Great culture with regular team events