Senior Manager, Accounting

AnaVation LLC; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - GBP 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Greater London is seeking a Senior Manager, Accounting to oversee accounting operations across EMEA. You will lead a high-performing team, drive operational excellence, and ensure compliance with financial regulations. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience, including managing international teams, and possess deep expertise in IFRS. This role offers a hybrid work model and excellent benefits, including a GBP 1,000 annual professional development budget and healthcare coverage.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

GBP 1,000 annual training budget

Medical insurance

5% matching pension plan

Enhanced family leave

Workplace nursery scheme

Gym membership contribution

Mental health platform access

Pet-friendly office

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in Accounting or Controllership roles.
• Strong leadership experience managing international teams.
• Deep technical expertise in IFRS and local accounting standards.
• Experience in complex global financial services environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop the Accounting organisation across EMEA.
• Drive the global month-end close processes for accurate financial results.
• Ensure compliance with accounting regulations.
• Develop the group-wide Accounting Manual and internal control framework.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Project management

Strategic thinking

Data analysis

Education

Qualified accountant

Tools

ERP platforms

Automation technologies

Job description

At PPRO, our mission is to simplify access to local payment methods and our vision is to enable the sale of goods and services to anyone in the world using their preferred way to pay. We empower partners such as Ant Group, PayPal and Stripe to access new markets, connect with more customers, and accelerate their growth.

Our strength lies in our diverse global team with 50+ nationalities and 10+ international locations – all united around one goal – to deliver the best possible products and services to our partners and customers. While our company mission is to keep innovating global commerce, our internal mission is to #chooseaction, #beopen, #thinkcustomer, #gofurther and #wintogether.

The Purpose

As the Senior Manager, Accounting, you will lead a high‑performing team of professionals across EMEA, overseeing accounting operations for a rapidly scaling payments organisation. You will drive operational excellence, modernise financial processes, and ensure the accounting function keeps pace with the company’s international growth and regulatory demands.

You will also ensure compliance with evolving accounting regulations across all relevant jurisdictions and strengthen our internal control framework and partner closely with Financial Operations (Customer reconciliation), FP&A, Treasury, and the Group Accounting team to build a best‑in‑class global finance ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Strategy
• Lead, mentor, and develop the Accounting organisation across EMEA, fostering a culture of performance, accountability, continuous improvement and collaboration.
• Shape the long‑term strategy for global accounting and controllership to support the company’s international expansion.
• Drive a transformation agenda focused on automation, AI‑enabled workflows, and data‑driven decision‑making.
• Operational Excellence
• Lead the global month‑end close processes, delivering timely and accurate financial results.
• Strengthen accountability and adherence to project timelines, with a specific focus on audit requirements.
• Shorten the close cycle through automation, process redesign, and systems integration.
• Ensure alignment between actuals, internal reporting, and the investment model; identify and explain variances.
• Improve aged receivable collections and partner with the commercial team and legal to progress best practice.
• Partner with the wider Accounting and Technology teams to design and deliver a seamless Finance IT ecosystem, including the implementation and optimisation of a new ERP and the rollout of billing and reporting tools across EMEA.
• Audit, Compliance & Controls
• Act as a key partner to the Group Accounting team in delivering the year‑end audit process for group IFRS financials and local statutory accounts.
• Communicate with audit partners on local Statutory accounts (outside of Germany).
• Maintain strong governance over financial policies, accounting standards, and transfer pricing documentation.
• Collaborate closely with the Technical Accounting team on group accounting matters, policy interpretations, and audit readiness.
• Own and further develop the group‑wide Accounting Manual and internal control framework that mitigates financial and operational risks.

Key Requirements

• Qualified accountant with 10+ years experience in Accounting or Controllership roles, including managing distributed international teams.
• Proven leadership experience with a strong track record of motivating and developing high‑performing, multi‑country teams.
• Deep technical expertise in IFRS and local accounting standards.
• Strong experience operating within complex global financial services regulatory frameworks.
• Background in payments or fintech is preferred.
• Proven experience with ERP platforms, automation technologies, and large‑scale finance systems transformations.
• Exceptional project management capabilities, with a track record of delivering complex, cross‑functional initiatives.
• Highly analytical, strategic, and able to distil complex issues into clear, actionable insights.
• Advanced Excel and data‑analysis skills; familiarity with automation or AI‑enabled tools is an advantage.

What's in it for you?

• Hybrid working - We offer a hybrid structure with a 3 days / week on site expectation, so you can strike the balance between office and home working. In addition to our 28‑day holiday allowance, we also provide a work from abroad policy, enabling employees to work remotely for up to another 30 days per year.
• Learning and Development - We offer a GBP 1,000 annual budget to support your professional growth. In addition, we provide leadership cafés, on‑the‑job training, and other opportunities to help you grow your skills and thrive in your role.
• Insurance - We provide medical insurance (BUPA health care plan) and a 5% matching pension plan through Now Pensions.
• Enhance Family Leave - We offer enhanced family leave to support you during key life moments.
• Workplace Nursery Scheme - Save on childcare through salary exchange.
• Gym membership - PPRO contributes toward the costs of your gym membership.
• Mental Health Platform - We’ve teamed up with a top well‑being platform to provide one‑on‑one therapy, chat therapy, therapist‑led courses, guided meditations, and more.
• Our HQ office - Our HQ on Procter Street is a short walk from Holborn, Farringdon and Covent Garden, with plenty nearby for foodies. The office is befitting a tech business and is set up for cross‑team collaboration.
• Pet‑friendly office - Work is better with your paw‑tners by your side.

Our Principles

• We get things done: We are courageous; we take ownership, make decisions and get things done.
• We act with trust and integrity: We listen first and challenge respectfully. We seek out and leverage diverse perspectives. We welcome and offer honest and open feedback, always assuming positive intent.
• We put the customer first: We are laser focused on delivering outstanding outcomes for our customers. We put the customer at the heart of what we do.
• We make things better: We boldly explore new ideas and have an unwavering commitment to continuous improvement.
• We work as a team: We collaborate closely and value team success over individual achievement.