Senior Accountant

We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join our accounting and finance function in the UK. 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 ownership of large areas of UK and Germany financial reporting and will play a key role in the growth of the UK accounting department. As a member of the UK accounting team, you will perform a variety of tasks from preparing monthly journal entries and preparing balance sheet reconciliations to reviewing invoices and employee expenses. We ask that you have great communication skills, attention to detail, a positive approach, and the ability to operate independently. In 2005, Smartsheet was founded on the idea that teams and millions of people worldwide deserve a better way to deliver their very best work. Today, we deliver a leading cloud-based platform for work execution, empowering organizations to plan, capture, track, automate, and report on work at scale, resulting in more efficient processes and better business outcomes.  You will report to the Manager, Accounting EMEA – based in Edinburgh. This role is hybrid-remote and you must be willing to travel to Edinburgh once a week for team meetings/events.  You Will: Prepare monthly journal entries including but not limited to: daily bank activity, corporate credit card charges, employee expenses, fixed assets, accruals, prepayments, travel expenses and intercompany. Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations for assigned areas. Review invoices and employee expenses. Be the accounting link to other departments Play a key role in helping identify and implement improvements in our monthly close process. Ensure continued development and adherence to internal controls, observing best practices. Perform ad-hoc tasks as required to support the accounting function. You Have (essential): Experience in accounting practice and/or finance functions Chartered Accountant or equivalent certification Knowledge of UK GAAP 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 You Have (desirable): Knowledge of VAT (with experience coding invoices for VAT and filing VAT returns) Experience performing monthly close activities Experience developing financial controls and processes Knowledge of an ERP system (preferably NetSuite) Knowledge of US GAAP Perks & Benefits: Employer-paid Private Medical and Dental, additional cost for family members Lucrative Employee Stock Purchase Program (15% discount) 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 LinkedIn Learning 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) Equal Opportunity Employer Smartsheet is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment with the best employees. We provide employment opportunities without regard to any legally protected status in accordance with applicable laws in the US, UK, Australia, Costa Rica, and Germany. If there are preparations we can make to help ensure you have a comfortable and positive interview experience, please let us know. At Smartsheet, we strive to build an inclusive environment that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our team members who also represent the diverse needs of our customers. We're looking for people who are driven, authentic, supportive, effective, and honest. You're encouraged to apply even if your experience doesn't precisely match our job description—if your career path has been nontraditional, that will set you apart. At Smartsheet, we welcome diverse perspectives and people who aren't afraid to be innovative—join us! #BI-Remote #LI-Remote