Revenue Accountant

Canonical; Roma; Ibrido; EUR 55.000 - 80.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading open source software provider is looking for an exceptional Accountant to assist in preparing for an upcoming IPO. The role requires IFRS 15 experience and an accounting qualification. Candidates need strong academic and career performance, as well as the ability to improve financial processes. This position allows for remote working within EMEA time zones, with opportunities for travel to meet colleagues.

Servizi

Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year

Annual compensation review

Recognition rewards

Annual holiday leave

Maternity and paternity leave

Wellness Platform

Opportunity to travel to new locations

Priority Pass for travel upgrades

Competenze

• Qualified accountant with accounting degree.
• Experience at a large public accounting firm or multinational company.
• Willingness to travel up to four times per year.

Mansioni

• Assist in month-end reporting for timely delivery.
• Full responsibility for revenue recognition process.
• Support year-end audit process and statutory reporting.
• Improve efficiency of financial processes and ensure compliance.
• Develop skills and maintain knowledge of standards.
• Establish relationships outside finance team.

Conoscenze

IFRS 15 revenue recognition experience

Exceptional academic track record

Ability to improve financial processes

Strong relationship-building skills

Quick adaptation to knowledge of standards

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, ACMA, CPA)

Strumenti

NetSuite or similar systems

Descrizione del lavoro

Revenue Accountant – Canonical

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems, best known for its flagship product Ubuntu. With a global team of 1,200+ colleagues across 75+ countries, Canonical is founder‑led, profitable, and growing.

Role Overview

We are looking for an exceptional Accountant with IFRS 15 experience to help prepare the business for public market scrutiny through our planned IPO. The position may be office‑based in London or remote within EMEA time zones.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the month‑end reporting process to deliver timely and accurate information
• Have full responsibility for a part of the revenue recognition process relevant to your strengths
• Assist with the year‑end audit process and statutory reporting
• Support the finance team’s wider plans to prepare for an IPO
• Improve the efficiency of financial processes and procedures and monitor compliance
• Share knowledge between team members to ensure cover is available when needed
• Actively develop your own skills to maintain current knowledge of applicable standards and regulations
• Establish strong relationships with key colleagues outside the finance team

Qualifications

• Exceptional academic track record and subsequent career performance
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent
• Qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, ACMA, CPA, etc.)
• IFRS 15 / ASC 606 revenue recognition experience
• Experience at a large public accounting firm, or public multinational corporate accounting department preferred
• NetSuite or similar systems experience a plus
• Willingness to travel up to four times per year

Benefits

• Distributed work environment with twice‑yearly team sprints in person
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual holiday leave
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
• Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long‑haul company events

About Canonical

Canonical publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open‑source projects, and is at the forefront of the global move to open source. We recruit on a global basis, setting a very high standard for people joining the company. Most colleagues have worked from home since our inception in 2004, and we expect excellence from everyone.

Equal Opportunity

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background creates a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.