Company Description
We’re Checkout.com – you might not know our name, but companies like eBay, ASOS, Klarna, Uber Eats, and Sony do. That moment when you check out online? We make it happen.
Checkout.com is where the world checks out. Our global network powers billions of transactions every year, making money move without making a fuss. We spent years perfecting a service most people will never notice. Because when digital payments just work, businesses grow, customers stay, and no one stops to think about why.
With 19 offices spanning six continents, we feel at home everywhere – but London is our HQ. Wherever our people work their magic, they’re fast-moving, performance-obsessed, and driven by being better every day. Ideal. Because a role here isn’t just another job; it’s a career-defining opportunity to build the future of fintech.
Job Description
As we continue to improve the pace and breadth of our reporting, we are looking for a detail-oriented accounting professional to join our team as we build the Finance function of the future.
Reporting to the Technical Accounting Lead, you will be responsible for supporting the delivery of accounting advice under IFRS globally. You will assist in drafting internal accounting policy guidance, support the preparation of financial statements, and help communicate accounting outcomes to stakeholders across the business. This role provides critical support in the calculation of share-based payment expenses reported globally.
The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, possesses strong foundational technical skills, and demonstrates the meticulous attention to detail required to produce high-quality financial information.
How you will make an impact
- Draft initial accounting advice and research memos on a range of IFRS topics, including revenue recognition, financial instruments, software capitalisation, and leases.
- Support the Technical Accounting team in the calculation and documentation of complex global accounting topics such as share-based payment expenses and leases.
- Assist in the determination of group accounting policies and the development of internal guidance manuals, including researching accounting treatments for new products and geographic expansion.
- Support the assessment and implementation of new and amended accounting standards, such as IFRS 18.
- Prepare IFRS financial statement disclosures and assist in responding to audit queries.
- Provide practical GAAP advice and assistance to local financial controllers regarding disclosure requirements and completeness.
Qualifications
- Qualified accountant (CA, ACA, ACCA, or equivalent).
- 2 to 4 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) within a technical accounting, audit, or financial reporting environment.
- Strong foundational knowledge of international accounting standards, with a particular interest in IFRS 15, IFRS 16, IFRS 9, and IFRS 2.
- Experience in the preparation, review or audit of financial statements prepared under IFRS.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to help simplify complex technical accounting concepts into more intuitive and understandable guidance for non-accountant stakeholders.
- Advanced Excel or G-Sheet skills and experience in the preparation or audit of complex financial statement disclosure notes.
- Experience within an international environment or the financial services industry is desirable.
Bring all of you to work
We create the conditions for high performers to thrive – through real ownership, fewer blockers, and work that makes a difference from day one.
Here, you’ll move fast, take on meaningful challenges, and be recognized for the impact you deliver. It’s a place where ambition gets met with opportunity – and where your growth is in your hands.
We work as one team, and we back each other to succeed. So whatever your background or identity, if you’re ready to grow and make a difference, you’ll be right at home here.
It’s important we set you up for success and make our process as accessible as possible. So let us know in your application, or tell your recruiter directly, if you need anything to make your experience or working environment more comfortable.
Life at Checkout.com
We understand that work is just one part of your life. Our hybrid working model offers flexibility, with three days per week in the office to support collaboration and connection.
Curious about what it’s like to be part of our team? Visit our Careers Page to learn more about our culture, open roles, and what drives us.
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