Accountant

About Canonical

Canonical is a global open‑source software provider, best known for the Ubuntu platform that powers cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. With more than 1,200 colleagues across 75 countries, it is a founder‑led, profitable, growing company.

Role Overview

The Accountant will support the finance team as it prepares for a planned IPO, helping deliver accurate month‑end, year‑end and statutory reporting across the UK and EMEA. The role may be office‑based in London or remote within EMEA time zones.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in month‑end reporting and deliver timely, accurate information.
• Take full responsibility for ledger processes aligned with your strengths.
• Support the year‑end audit and statutory reporting.
• Help prepare the finance team for an IPO.
• Improve the efficiency of financial procedures and monitor compliance.
• Share knowledge between team members to ensure coverage.
• Continuously develop your skills and stay current with IFRS and other standards.
• Build strong relationships with key colleagues outside the finance team.

Qualifications

• Strong academic record and career performance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or an equivalent field.
• Qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, ACMA, CPA, etc.).
• Experience at a large public accounting firm or a public multinational corporate accounting department.
• Proficiency with NetSuite or a similar enterprise‑grade system.
• Willingness to travel up to four times per year.

We Offer

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

Equal Opportunity

Canonical is an equal‑opportunity employer. We foster a workplace free from discrimination and celebrate diversity of experience, perspectives, and background. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.