Director, Head of Technical Accounting Finance London

Checkout Ltd; City of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech firm in London is seeking an experienced accounting professional to join their team. The successful candidate will provide accounting advice globally under IFRS, assist in financial statement preparation, and communicate requirements with senior stakeholders. Ideal candidates possess strong technical skills and a minimum of 8 years of post-qualification experience. The role includes hybrid work arrangements allowing flexibility while fostering collaboration.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working model

Ownership and meaningful challenges

Supportive work culture

Qualifications

• 8 years post-qualification experience required.
• In-depth knowledge of IFRS 15, IFRS 9, and IFRS 2.
• Experience in the preparation and review of financial statements under IFRS.

Responsibilities

• Provide accounting advice on IFRS topics including revenue recognition.
• Oversee the calculation of expected credit losses and share-based payment expenses.
• Communicate with senior stakeholders and lead discussions with auditors.
• Assist in financial statement preparation under local GAAP.

Skills

Strong technical skills

Exceptional written communication

Experience in IFRS

Attention to detail

Education

Professionally qualified accountant (CA / ACA / ACCA or equivalent)

Job description

Link to Privacy Policy Link to Cookie Policy****Company Description****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******The role**As we continue to improve the pace and breadth of our reporting, we are looking for a highly experienced accounting professional to join our team as we build the Finance function of the future.Reporting to the Technical Accounting Lead, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing accounting advice under IFRS globally across all functions, assisting in the preparation and review of internal accounting policy guidance, liaising with external auditors, supporting the preparation and review of Checkout.com’s financial statements and communicating accounting outcomes and requirements to senior stakeholders. This role will have oversight over the calculation of expected credit losses and share-based payment expenses reported globally.The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, possess strong technical skills, have meticulous attention to detail, always act with integrity and demonstrate the range of expertise required to produce high quality financial information.**How you’ll make an impact*** Provide accounting advice on a range of IFRS topics including revenue recognition, financial instruments, software capitalisation, leases and impairment* As a key member of the Technical Accounting team, providing oversight on the calculation of complex global accounting topics such as expected credit losses and share-based payment expense* Assist or lead the determination of group accounting policies and the development and maintenance of internal guidance manuals, including running the accounting decisions for new products and geographic expansion* Assist or lead the assessment and implementation of new and amended accounting standards, including IFRS 18 in the near term* Communicate with senior internal stakeholders, including the Executive team, and lead complex accounting discussions with external auditors and internally with functions such as Treasury, Tax and legal entity financial controllers* Assist financial controllers with financial statement preparation and local GAAP advice as necessary, including disclosure requirements and completeness**Qualifications*** Professionally qualified accountant (CA / ACA / ACCA or equivalent) with 8 years post-qualification experience.* In-depth knowledge of international accounting standards, in particular IFRS 15, IFRS 9 and IFRS 2* Exceptional written and communication skills, in particular the production of accounting analysis memos and simplifying complex accounting concepts for non-accountant senior stakeholders* Experience in the preparation, review or audit of financial statements prepared under IFRS, including complex disclosure notes* Experience of accounting within an international environment and communication with external auditors**Experience of US GAAP and financial services industry is desirable but not essential.******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.to learn more about our culture, open roles, and what drives us.For a closer look at daily life at Checkout.com, follow us on and