Senior Accountant | UK
About Blank Street
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.
Start Something Extraordinary…
We’re looking for a Senior Accountant who is excited to help scale Blank Street’s accounting function with rigor, structure, and strong ownership. If you thrive in detail-heavy, execution-focused environments and take pride in keeping financial records accurate, timely, and compliant, this role is for you. You’ll own core accounting workflows including month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, and statutory reporting, while strengthening processes that support a fast-moving, growing business. You’ll also partner closely with Finance, Operations, People, and external parties as a go-to resource for accounting execution, audit support, supplier queries, and process improvement. This in-person role is based in our London office and reports to the UK Finance Director.
What You’ll Own
Manage UK statutory and group reporting (UK GAAP & IFRS) and intercompany accounting across international entities
- Prepare timely, accurate and complete monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements
- Research, calculate, and document areas of significant judgement and estimates, including emerging or complex accounting treatments
- Own intercompany journals and reconciliations between entities
Collaborate on period-end close and balance sheet integrity
- Perform period-end close of the general ledger, including preparation and posting of journal entries and accruals
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts and maintain supporting schedules
Support day-to-day accounting operations and vendor payments
- Provide operational support, including reviewing invoices and resolving vendor issues
- Oversee timely and accurate vendor and expense payment processing in line with contractual terms and internal policies and procedures
Build and improve accounting policies, controls, and processes
- Develop and maintain documentation for key accounting policies and procedures, including internal controls
- Proactively evaluate and implement improvements to processes and procedures
Partner on tax and audit deliverables
- Liaise with internal and external partners to support timely preparation of quarterly and annual tax filings (for example sales, use, property, corporate, payroll) across multiple jurisdictions
- Support annual audit and quarterly review processes with external auditors
Deliver ad-hoc analysis and research
- Perform ad-hoc research and analysis using information from various systems
Who We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 3+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a mix of public accounting and retail or hospitality environment in UK/Europe.
- Qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) preferred.
- Strong understanding of both UK GAAP & IFRS accounting principles and financial reporting.
- Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP system.
- Experience with Coupa or similar billing and invoicing accounting software.
- Proficiency in Microsoft suite of products, particularly Excel (VLOOKUPS and Pivot Tables at a minimum).
- Ability to identify and solve problems and clearly communicate solutions.
- Ability to work independently own deliverable timelines and communicate workstream issues.
- Approaches work with a team mindset and understands the importance of cross-functional communication
Benefits & Perks
- Equity package
- Private health and dental insurance
- 25 days of annual leave (on top of bank holidays), along with an additional paid day a year ‘to start something extraordinary’ ✨ and pursue a passion
- A salary sacrifice scheme to spend on Cycle to Work, bike subscriptions, pensions and medical
- 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! ☕️✨
- Great culture with regular team events