Accounting Manager

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
• 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)