Accounting Manager

Summary

Join Linnworks as our Accounting Manager, UK (Remote), and oversee our day-to-day accounting operations, manage month-end processes, and ensure accurate financial reporting. You will own the month-end and year-end close processes, liaise with external auditors, oversee payroll accounting, manage accounts payable and employee expenses, and ensure timely and accurate VAT filings. This role requires a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with at least 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including 2 years in a managerial role. Proficiency in NetSuite and experience with UK GAAP and IFRS are essential. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of internal controls and a proactive approach to problem-solving. We offer remote and flexible working, a fantastic team culture, a laptop and home office budget, private medical insurance, group life insurance, mental well-being support, and 25 days of holiday.

Requirements

• Fully qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)
• Proficient in NetSuite accounting software
• Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a managerial role (ideally for a remote team)
• Experience preparing statutory accounts under UK GAAP and/or IFRS
• Familiarity with tax compliance (e.g VAT, corporation tax)
• Hands-on experience processing UK payroll and ensuring compliance with statutory filings and deadlines
• A solid understanding of internal control design and operational efficiency
• High attention to detail, strong analytical mindset, and a proactive approach to problem solving

Responsibilities

• Own the month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, and prepayments
• Liaise with external auditors and support the year-end audit process
• Oversee payroll accounting and managing related compliance filings (e.g PAYE, P11D) in collaboration with HR and external providers
• Manage the day-to-day accounts payable and employee expense processes with support from junior staff
• Ensure timely and accurate VAT filings and other tax compliance obligations
• Implement and maintain internal controls and process improvements across the finance function, including documenting processes and accounting policies
• Manage ad hoc projects (e.g cross functional process improvements, M&A integration, system implementation)

Preferred Qualifications

• SaaS or technology sector background
• Exposure to multi-entity or multi-currency operations including international intercompany transactions and consolidated management reports and financial statements
• Knowledge of ESG, R&D tax credits or transfer pricing

Benefits

• Remote & flexible working – with hybrid options in London or Chichester
• Laptop & home office budget – £500 to set up your ideal workspace
• Private Medical Insurance with Aviva, including Dental & Optical
• Group Life Insurance & Yulife Wellbeing & Rewards
• Mental well-being support – Access therapy, mental health sessions, and yoga through a free premium subscription to Headspace
• EAP confidential benefit – 24/7 access to compassionate guidance & expert advice
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Training, support, and personal development