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Accounting Manager

Smartsheet is a tech company with a human story to tell. We’re here to empower teams to manage projects, automate workflows, and rapidly build new secure solutions, using simple no-code tools. We’re revolutionaries – so for us changing the way the world works is all in a day’s work.

We are looking for an Accounting Manager to join our accounting and finance function in the UK which serves EMEA. This role would be ideally suited to a qualified accountant seeking line management responsibilities. The team is currently responsible for the UK and German legal entities which are subsidiaries of Smartsheet Inc, a US company listed on the NYSE.

The successful candidate will have oversight of key areas of UK and Germany financial reporting and will play a key role in the growth of the EMEA accounting department. As a leader within the UK accounting team, you will perform a variety of tasks as detailed below.

We ask that you have great leadership and communication skills, attention to detail, a positive approach, and the ability to operate independently. We also ask that you bring a drive and commitment to improvement.

You will report to the Director, Accounting EMEA – based in Edinburgh. This role is a hybrid position and you must be willing to travel to Edinburgh once a week for team meetings/events. 

You Will:

  • Support, and help to oversee the work distribution of the EMEA accounting Sr. Accountants
  • Take responsibility for delivering key sections of monthly close reporting in accordance with our US reporting timetable
  • Prepare and review detailed variance analyses 
  • Review and risk assess balance sheet reconciliations
  • Review entity cashflow statements and the relevant supporting documentation
  • Oversee the invoice and employee expense approval processes within EMEA, ensuring compliance to tax regulations and supporting VAT reporting requirements
  • Demonstrate technical expense accounting knowledge, and be able to drive change and efficiency improvements
  • Communicate widely, across timezones, developing positive working relationships
  • Play a key role in managing external audits, ensuring adherence to internal controls
  • Perform other duties as assigned

You Have:

  • 5 + years of progressive experience in accounting functions
  • Detailed knowledge of how to effectively execute a monthly close process
  • Relevant accountancy qualification (CA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
  • Detailed knowledge of UK GAAP (FRS 102), ideally including leases
  • Knowledge of VAT (with experience coding invoices for VAT and filing VAT returns) 
  • Knowledge of an ERP system (preferably NetSuite)
  • Experience of developing and reviewing statements of cashflow
  • Experience with external financial statement audits
  • Strong planning and organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks
  • A detail-oriented approach, a positive attitude and a desire to learn 
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Willingness to accept responsibility
  • Strong analytical ability and proficiency in Excel 
  • Legally eligible to work in the UK on an ongoing basis

Perks & Benefits:

  • Employer-paid Private Medical and Dental, additional cost for family members
  • Equity - Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) for eligible roles
  • Monthly contributions toward your pension
  • Monthly stipend to support your work and productivity
  • 25 days paid for Holiday + Bank Holidays + Flexible Time Away Program
  • 20 weeks fully paid Maternity Leave
  • 12 weeks fully paid Paternity/Adoption Leave
  • Personal paid Volunteer Day to support our community
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development including access to Udemy online courses
  • Company Funded Perks including a counseling membership, salary sacrifice options, and your own personal Smartsheet account
  • Teleworking options from any registered location in the UK (role specific)

 

Get to Know Us:

At Smartsheet, we’ve created a place where everyone is welcome — people from all over the world, all backgrounds, all ages, all colors, and all beliefs working side by side. Here, everyone can make a difference and empower others to do the same. You’re encouraged to apply even if your experience doesn’t precisely match our job description—if your career path has been nontraditional, that will set you apart. At Smartsheet, we empower everyone, everywhere to change the way the world works—join us!

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Smartsheet is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment with the best employees. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants in accordance with applicable laws in the US, UK, Australia, Germany, Costa Rica, and Japan. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. 

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Department

Accounting & Tax

Job Location

Edinburgh, UK

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