Senior Manager, Accounting

Deliveroo; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Deliveroo in London is seeking a Senior Manager, Accounting to lead day-to-day general ledger operations and drive global process alignment in a rapidly growing marketplace.

You will manage the full cycle close, strengthen internal controls, and partner with cross-functional leaders to deliver robust financial reporting in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive public company accounting experience.
• Proven experience managing and developing staff.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, IFRS, PCAOB, and SOX controls.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day general ledger operations and close processes.
• Ensure robust internal controls and SOX compliance.
• Partner with FP&A and cross-functional teams to align with global processes.
• Drive process improvement and automation in accounting operations.
• Support external audits and policy development.

Skills

Public company accounting

SOX controls

U.S. GAAP

IFRS knowledge

Staff management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

ACA/ACCA/CPA qualification

Tools

NetSuite

Coupa

GSuite

Job description

Join us in our mission to transform the way people shop and eat, where impact, innovation, and growth drives everything we do. Our Finance team shapes the company's future by directing capital to high-impact investments, developing robust financial strategies, and ensuring we deliver long‑term value while pursuing our ambitious mission.

We’re looking for a Senior Manager, Accounting to join our London team. This is a hybrid role. In this role, you’ll help us strengthen our general ledger and accounting operations functions while driving alignment with global financial processes.

Get to know our Finance team — what drives us, how we work, and what you can expect.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll be joining the Accounting sub-team, reporting to the International Controller. It’s an exciting time to join our rapidly growing team, where you will manage day-to-day general ledger operations, ensure robust internal controls, and partner with cross‑functional leaders to keep pace within one of the fastest‑growing marketplace companies.

Here’s What Your Day-to-day Might Look Like

• Manage day-to-day accounting activities to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, internal policies, SOX controls, and external audits.
• Integrate general ledger accounting operations to drive alignment with global processes across the organisation.
• Share ownership of the full‑cycle general ledger financial close process, reviewing journal entries and account reconciliations to ensure complete and accurate financials.
• Drive process improvement and automation initiatives to streamline accounting operations and refine monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles.
• Act as a key decision‑maker in the continuous development of accounting policies, standard operating procedures, and monthly variance analysis in partnership with FP&A and Financial Reporting.

Essential

What You’ll Need to Thrive

• Extensive public company accounting experience within a relevant industry, alongside proven experience managing and developing staff.
• Strong technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP, IFRS, PCAOB standards, and SOX internal controls.
• Proven track record of managing full‑cycle financial close processes and maintaining robust accounting operations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, ACA/ACCACPA qualification, or equivalent professional experience.

Nice To Have

• Experience working with financial systems such as NetSuite, Coupa, and GSuite.

Why Join Us?

At Deliveroo, you’ll do work that matters, solving real‑world problems in a three‑sided marketplace that’s constantly evolving.

We’re Food Lovers, Problem Solvers, Community Builders And More, Brought Together By a Shared Drive To Make Things Better. Working Here You Can Expect To

• Make a visible impact every day. Your work directly improves experiences for customers, partners and riders.
• Learn fast in an entrepreneurial environment. Work close to the market with autonomy, pace and real responsibility.
• Build a career, not just a role. Stretch yourself, develop new skills and grow as the business evolves.
• Deliver together in an inclusive culture. Collaborative, values‑driven teams that support how you work best.

We aim to create a fair process that lets your skills shine—our interview typically includes 3-4 stages. Find more about how we hire here.

Our Global Structure

Deliveroo is now part of DoorDash, bringing together teams with even greater reach, scale, and ambition. Depending on your role, you may collaborate with teammates, systems, and leaders across DoorDash and Wolt. Together, we’re unlocking new possibilities as one global team.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At Deliveroo, we know that a great workplace reflects the world around us and that true diversity and inclusion make us stronger, more creative, and better at what we do. We’re committed to fostering an environment where everyone can do their best work and feel they belong.

We believe in equality of opportunity and welcome candidates from all backgrounds regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio‑economic background, religion, or belief.

If you have a disability or long‑term health condition and need support to apply for one of our roles, or require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, you’ll have the opportunity to let us know once you’ve submitted your application. We’ll share details on how to request support so we can ensure you have a fair and equitable experience.

If you’re excited about making a real impact in a fast‑moving marketplace and growing your career alongside ambitious, supportive teams, we’d love to hear from you!