Senior Accountant (Management Accounting)

About the role

<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>About us</strong></p> <p>GoCardless is a <strong>global bank payment</strong> company. Over <strong>100,000 businesses</strong>, from start-ups to household names, use GoCardless to collect and send payments through direct debit, real-time payments and open banking. </p> <p>GoCardless processes <strong>US$130bn+</strong> of payments annually, across <strong>30+ countries</strong>; helping customers collect and send both <strong>recurring</strong> and <strong>one-off payments</strong>, without the chasing, stress or expensive fees. We use AI-powered solutions to improve payment success and reduce fraud. And, with open banking connectivity to over <strong>2,500 banks</strong>, we help our customers make faster, more informed decisions.</p> <p>We are headquartered in the<strong> UK</strong> with offices in <strong>London</strong> and <strong>Leeds</strong>, and additional locations in <strong>Australia, France, Ireland, Latvia, Portugal</strong> and the <strong>United States.</strong></p> <p>At GoCardless, we're all about <strong>supporting you</strong>! We’re committed to making our hiring process <strong>inclusive</strong> and <strong>accessible</strong>. If you need extra support or adjustments, reach out to your <strong>Talent Partner</strong> — we’re here to help! </p> <p>And remember: we don’t expect you to meet every single requirement. If you’re excited by this role, <strong>we encourage you to apply!</strong></p></div><h3><strong>The role</strong></h3> <p>This role sits within the Financial Control team, who are responsible for the month-end close, preparation of financial accounts (to GL level,) and play a key role in the delivery of audits. Reporting into the Finance manager, you will be a newly / nearly qualified accountant with experience in delivering month-end activities such as accruals, prepayments, payroll and performing balance sheet reconciliations.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <h3><strong>What excites you </strong></h3> <ul> <li>Preparing monthly journals such as accruals, prepayments, leases and payroll across all entities. Collaborating with other teams, including AP, tax, payroll and management reporting, ensuring smooth end-to-end financial processes.</li> <li>Ownership of key balance sheet accounts, ensuring reconciliations are completed monthly and any variances are resolved on a timely basis</li> <li>Provide P&L variance analysis and commentary for key cost areas </li> <li>Assist with the annual audits in preparation and provide the requested documents</li> <li>Preparing VAT returns</li> <li>Supporting the Finance Manager / Group Financial Controller as required</li> </ul> <p><strong> </strong></p> <h3><strong>What excites us  </strong></h3> <ul> <li>ACCA/CIMA/ACA qualified or nearly qualified with several years of industry experience</li> <li>Proven experience in a management accountant role</li> <li>Intermediate Excel / Google Sheet skills</li> <li>Detail-oriented with strong analytical, problem-solving solving and communication skills</li> <li>Strong understanding of basic accounting concepts.</li> <li>Experience with multi-currency balance sheet reconciliations</li> <li>Ability to produce accurate work and consistently deliver to reporting deadlines</li> <li>Knowledge