Senior Accountant - United Kingdom

Placeholder; United Kingdom; Remote; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its remote finance team. This role involves overseeing financial operations, ensuring compliance with UK accounting standards, and managing tax compliance, particularly in the cryptocurrency sector. The position offers a flexible remote work environment, allowing you to contribute to a mission-driven team focused on protecting the open economy. If you have a passion for finance and blockchain, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-growing industry.

Benefits

Company in-person gatherings

Fully remote work

Flexible time off

Paid parental leave

Work-from-home equipment stipend

Medical insurance coverage

Learning & Development opportunities

Global team collaboration

Qualifications

• 5+ years in accounting/finance, with 2+ years in blockchain/web3.
• Knowledgeable in US and UK GAAP and tax regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial activities including accounts payable and receivable.
• Ensure compliance with UK accounting standards and tax regulations.
• Prepare and review financial statements for accuracy.

Skills

Accounting

Financial Reporting

Tax Compliance

Audit Processes

Financial Planning

Budgeting

Proficiency in English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent certification

Tools

ERP systems

Financial Reporting Tools

Python

SQL

Job description

About us

Founded in 2015 with the mission to protect the open economy, OpenZeppelin is the world leader in securing blockchain applications and smart contracts.

Its Open Source Contract Libraries are a public good and industry standard for smart contract development.

OpenZeppelin’s professional expertise integrates through clients’ development lifecycles, so teams can plan, code, audit, deploy and operate projects faster and more safely.

Please note: Always refer to OpenZeppelin's official job page for the most accurate information about our open roles, as we have seen multiple third party job sites posting inaccurate information.

The Finance Team

At OpenZeppelin, we believe in the power of crypto to transform the world of finance. As a member of our remote finance team, you will have the opportunity to work with a great team with the mission to help protect the open economy. We value collaboration, innovation, and a passion for learning, and we offer a flexible, remote work environment that allows you to work from anywhere in the world.

As the company’s Senior Accountant, you will be responsible for overseeing the day to day financial operations of the company, including accounting, reporting, tax compliance and payments among others. You must be knowledgeable in both US and UK GAAP and tax regulations and have experience working in the crypto industry.

What you'll be doing

• Oversee end-to-end financial activities, including accounts payable and receivable, month-end closing, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with UK accounting standards, corporate tax, VAT, and statutory requirements as they relate to cryptocurrency.
• Prepare and review financial statements for accuracy and completeness, including statements that reflect the use of cryptocurrencies and tokens.
• Manage financial operations such as budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Oversee tax compliance, including the preparation of Audit readiness documents to ensure a smooth and clean audit. Address audit related queries from external auditors.
• Develop and implement accounting policies and procedures to ensure effective internal controls for FIAT and cryptocurrency transactions.
• Oversee the implementation of systems and processes to support the company's growth and expansion in the cryptocurrency industry.

You have

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent certification preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience in accounting or finance, with a minimum of 2 years in blockchain/web3.
• Experience with US and UK GAAP and tax regulations as they relate to cryptocurrency.
• Experience with financial reporting, tax compliance, and audit processes.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting.
• Fluent in English.

Nice to have

• Experience with cryptocurrency accounting and reporting, including knowledge of cryptocurrency-specific accounting standards and tax regulations.
• Experience with managing cryptocurrency wallets and exchanges, including security best practices and managing risks associated with cryptocurrency transactions.
• Experience in Financial Planning and Analysis and basic knowledge of Python/SQL.

Location:

Although the location says United Kingdom, we're hiring worldwide for this position.

Logistics:

Our interview process takes place on Zoom and tends to consist of the following stages:

• Recruiter Call (up to 30 mins)
• Hiring Manager Call (45 mins)
• Leadership Interview (30 mins)
• Paid work trial (take home assessment. up to 10 hours in work)
• Reference checks

Benefits

• Company in-person gatherings in different locations around the world.
• Fully remote work.
• Flexible time off.
• Paid parental leave.
• One time work-from-home equipment stipend of up to $500 USD.
• Medical insurance coverage.
• Learning & Development opportunities.
• Work with a global team in a fast-growing industry.

At OpenZeppelin, we are an equal opportunity employer and we value different perspectives. We are committed to building a diverse workforce. This includes but is not limited to gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, national origin and other characteristics that make each one of us unique. In this uniqueness, we find the most value. Come join us!