Staff Accountant | UK

Blank Street; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food and beverage brand is seeking a meticulous Staff Accountant to enhance its accounting operations in London. In this in-person role, you will be responsible for financial reporting, managing operations, and fostering strong financial relationships. This position offers a chance to contribute directly to Blank Street's financial integrity and growth while enjoying a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Equity package

Private health and dental insurance

25 days of paid annual leave

Salary sacrifice scheme for cycling to work

Free access to fitness classes near office

Regular social outings with the team

Free Blank Street swag

Qualifications

• 3+ years of accounting experience, ideally in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to communicate solutions.
• Solid technical accounting knowledge including UK GAAP principles.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance.
• Manage financial operations including accounts payable and payroll.
• Prepare documentation for external audits and support month-end closes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About Us

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.

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Start Something Extraordinary…

Blank Street is looking for a meticulous and proactive Staff Accountant to support and enhance our UK Accounting operations.
As a key contributor to our Finance team, you’ll play a critical role in maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance, and driving efficiency in our accounting processes.
Your expertise will help strengthen Blank Street’s financial foundation, providing essential support to both our Field and HQ teams.
In this role, you’ll take ownership of general ledger maintenance, reconciliations, financial reporting, and month-end close activities while collaborating across departments to streamline workflows. You’ll be hands-on, detail-oriented, and solutions-driven, contributing to the continuous improvement of our financial processes.

Our Values

• DREAM BIG: We embrace new possibilities and perspectives that go beyond the expected.
• START SMALL: We don’t wait for great things to happen - we take small steps that move us forward every day.
• MAKE SOMEONE’S DAY: We live to create moments of joy.
• MOVE AS ONE: We build better when we build together because the best customer experiences takes a team.

What You’ll Own

1. Delivering Accurate & Reliable Financial Reporting

• Support the production of timely, precise, and UK GAAP-compliant financial statements, ensuring accuracy and transparency.
• Assist in maintaining and implementing robust accounting policies and internal controls.
• Prepare and organize documentation for external audits, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and financial best practices.

2. Powering Financial Operations

• Manage essential financial operations—including accounts payable, payroll processing, and general ledger reconciliation—to maintain efficiency and accuracy.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities, ensuring a smooth and timely process.
• Identify process improvements, enhance efficiency, and contribute to the continuous optimization of financial operations.

3. Strengthening Financial Insights & Strategy

• Analyse financial data to uncover insights that support informed business decisions and long-term growth.
• Assist in navigating complex accounting transactions, ensuring adherence to best practices and company policies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine and improve financial workflows.

4. Fostering Strong Financial Relationships

• Work closely with finance leadership and key stakeholders—both internal and external—to ensure alignment and transparency.
• Provide operational support to management, offering expertise on accounting matters.
• Uphold best practices in financial controls, ensuring the company’s financial integrity and compliance with accounting standards.

Who We’re Looking For

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; working towards or completion of a CPA / ACA / ACCA is preferred.
• 3+ years of accounting experience, ideally with a mix of public accounting (Big 4 or mid-tier firm) and industry experience in retail, hospitality, or a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and effectively communicate solutions while collaborating across teams.
• Solid technical accounting knowledge, including UK GAAP principles, general ledger reconciliations, intercompany transactions, and month-end close processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables, with the ability to manipulate and analyze financial data effectively.
• Nice-to-have skills: Familiarity with US GAAP, experience working with NetSuite and/or Coupa, and exposure to audit processes.

Benefits & Perks

• Equity package
• Private health and dental insurance
• 25 days of paid annual leave (on top of bank holidays), along with an additional pay day a year ‘to start something extraordinary’ and pursue a passion
• A salary sacrifice scheme to spend to cycle to work, bike subscriptions, and pension
• 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! ️
• Regular social outings with the team
• Free Blank Street swag

*This in-person role, based at our London office, will report directly to the UK Finance Director.