Financial Accountant

DELIVEROO; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food tech company is seeking a Financial Accountant to join their Financial Reporting team in London. You will manage month-end reporting for the Ireland entity, assist with statutory accounts preparation, and ensure compliance with accounting policies. The ideal candidate holds an accountancy qualification and possesses strong analytical skills. This is a hybrid role, requiring attendance at the office three times a week. Benefits include competitive pay, a diverse work environment, and key opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Free Deliveroo Plus

Team lunches

25 days annual leave

Parental leave

Access to mortgage advice

Qualifications

• Must have accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
• Technical knowledge of IFRS required.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for month-end reporting processes.
• Assist with statutory accounts preparation.
• Collaborate with auditors during audits.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Strong people skills

Attention to detail

Education

Accountancy qualification - ACA, ACCA or CIMA

Job description

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About the team

The Financial Reporting team plays a crucial role in Deliveroo's finance department, with a focus on preparing, analysing, and communicating accurate financial information that reflects the company’s financial performance and position; and enables management, as well as other stakeholders to make informed decisions.

About the role

As a Financial Accountant within our financial reporting team, you will be involved in the reporting process for the UKI region. This will include monthly/ yearly reporting, working with auditors and the wider reporting team, as well as other stakeholders across the business. You will report into the Senior Finance Manager for the UKI region. You will be based in our HQ (London, Cannon Street), and we are operating on a hybrid model where you will be in the office three times a week.

What you'll be doing

• Responsible for month-end reporting processes for the Ireland entity
• Assist with specific processes for the UK entities as well as the group entities
• Provide variance analysis and commentary, including liaising with the local Finance & Strategy and operational teams to address queries
• Preparation of balance sheet reconciliations for the entities of the UKI region, including resolution of variances and issues identified
• Assist with the preparation of the statutory accounts for the entities of the UKI region in accordance with local accounting standards
• Collaborate with auditors during internal and external audits, providing necessary documentation and explanations.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Mentor junior accounting staff and contribute to team development.
• Support certain ad hoc projects for the group, which may relate to our processes and automation

Requirements

• Accountancy qualification - ACA, ACCA or CIMA
• Technical accounting knowledge of IFRS
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and integrity.
• A desire to take responsibility and ‘own’ your work
• Strong people skills and the ability to liaise with different stakeholders across the business
• A desire to work in a fast-paced, frequently-changing environment with targets designed to improve a major global market

Why Deliveroo

Our mission is to transform the way you shop and eat, bringing the neighbourhood to your door by connecting consumers, restaurants, shops and riders. We are transforming the way the world eats and shops by making access to food and products more convenient and enjoyable. We give people the opportunity to buy what they want, as they want it, when and where they want it.

We are a technology-driven company at the forefront of the most rapidly expanding industry in the world. We are still a small team, making a very large impact, looking to answer some of the most interesting questions out there. We move fast, value autonomy and ownership, and we are always looking for new ideas.

At Deliveroo we know that people are the heart of the business and we prioritise their welfare. Benefits differ by country, but we offer many benefits in areas including healthcare, well-being, parental leave, pensions, and generous annual leave allowances, including time off to support a charitable cause of your choice. Benefits are country-specific, please ask your recruiter for more information.

Diversity

At Deliveroo, we believe a great workplace is one that represents the world we live in and how beautifully diverse it can be. That means we have no judgement when it comes to any one of the things that make you who you are - your gender, race, sexuality, religion or a secret aversion to coriander. All you need is a passion for (most) food and a desire to be part of one of the fastest-growing businesses in a rapidly growing industry.

We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in all aspects of our hiring process. We recognise that some candidates may require adjustments to apply for a position or fairly participate in the interview process. If you require any adjustments, please don't hesitate to let us know. We will make every effort to provide the necessary adjustments to ensure you have an equitable opportunity to succeed.

A competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits package

Compensation

• We aim to pay every employee competitively for the role they are performing in their respective location
• Depending on role and location, some employees may be eligible for an annual cash bonus, sign-on bonus or relocation support
• Up to 5% matched pension contributions

Equity

• Some roles may be eligible for share awards, giving them ownership in Deliveroo and a share in our success

Food

• Free Deliveroo Plus: free delivery and access to special offers
• Team lunches from the best local restaurants

Time away

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of time spent working at Deliveroo
• One day of paid leave per year to volunteer with a registered charity

Work Life

• Maternity, paternity and maternity and shared parental leave, eligible from day one of employment
• Excellent kit to enable working from home and a parent-friendly working culture
• Access to free mortgage advice
• Cycle to Work Scheme or Season Ticket Loans, depending how you wish to travel
• Excellent learning and development opportunities and access to RooLearn, our learning platform, packed with high-quality training and content
• Regular Employee Resource Group (ERG) led social events – examples include dinners, dance lessons and in-office yoga sessions