Revenue Accountant

Revenue Accountant 

Content Guru is a leading global provider of enterprise cloud Customer Experience (CX) and contact centre solutions, and we are at the forefront of the Generative AI evolution. 

We’re looking for a detail-oriented, personable and commercially aware Revenue Accountant to join our Finance team. This is a high-profile role within the finance function, responsible for ensuring revenue is recorded accurately, forecast reliably and supported robustly as the business continues to scale. 

Working closely with the Finance Director and operational stakeholders across the business, you will play a key role in strengthening the integrity of revenue reporting, identifying potential revenue leakage and supporting improvements to the controls, systems and processes governing the recording and forecasting of customer revenues.  

What we are looking for… 

We’re seeking a motivated results-driven individual with 3–5 years’ experience in a finance role involving revenue accounting, forecasting or management accounts. They will be organised, analytical and confident working with financial data and complex excel revenue modellings. 

Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will support the accurate recording, reconciliation and forecasting of revenue across the Group. You will collaborate closely with Sales, Billing, Order Management and Project Management teams to ensure commercial developments and operational changes are reflected accurately within revenue reporting and forecasts. As such effective communication and interpersonal skills are paramount. 

This role requires strong Excel capability, attention to detail, ability to interpret commercial information and translate it into meaningful financial reporting and analysis with ability to work well across different teams and functions.

Location… 

This role is based in our Bracknell, Berkshire head office. 

Key responsibilities of the role… 

Revenue Accounting: 

Prepare and post month-end revenue journals within NetSuite, subject to review by the Finance Director 

Maintain accrued and deferred revenue schedules across entities 

Reconcile revenue-related profit and loss and balance sheet accounts between NetSuite and supporting models 

Prepare clear working papers to support internal review and external audit requirements 

Investigate and explain variances between actual revenue and forecast data 

Revenue Forecasting: 

Maintain the Group’s revenue forecasting models 

Update forecasts at contract level using commercial, billing and operational inputs 

Ensure underlying assumptions are clearly documented and traceable 

Reconcile forecast outputs to NetSuite and billing reports 

Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, automation and accuracy within forecasting models and processes 

Commercial & Operational Revenue Coordination: 

Act as a key liaison between Finance, Sales, Order Management, Billing and Project Management teams 

Interpret contract terms and delivery milestones for revenue forecasting purposes 

Translate operational updates into financial impacts within forecasts and reporting 

Prepare structured revenue summaries for internal stakeholders 

Support Billing in identifying revenue leakage or delays in invoicing 

Act as a central point of coordination between Legal and Billing when resolving contractual billing issues 

Revenue Insight, Budget Support & Continuous Improvement: 

Provide revenue insights and supporting analysis for the Group budgeting process 

Prepare responses to revenue-related audit queries and escalate technical matters where required 

Proactively identify improvements to revenue forecasting models, processes and controls 

Support the continued development of financial reporting clarity and operational efficiency across revenue processes 

About you… 

Part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or ACA), AAT qualified or equivalent practical experience 

A minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in a finance role involving revenue, forecasting or management accounts 

Experience working with structured Excel models and financial analysis 

Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, lookups, logical formulas and validation checks 

Experience preparing month-end journals and reconciliations 

Strong reconciliation and analytical skills 

Excellent organisational skills with a methodical approach to financial processes 

Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments 

Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP systems desirable 

Exposure to revenue recognition concepts such as accruals, deferrals or contract timing differences desirable 

Experience within a SaaS or technology business desirable  

About the Company… 

Content Guru is the largest privately owned provider of Contact Centre as a Service (CCaaS) in Europe. With modern, vibrant offices in the UK, Germany, Japan, the Netherlands, Portugal and the US, our award-winning cloud technology powers mission-critical services for some of the world’s biggest organisations. 

Our goal is to enhance the way the world communicates, enabling seamless interactions across voice, video, chat, email and more. 

We are an equal opportunities employer and consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, gender, religion, orientation, disability or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where individuals can thrive and grow.