Accountant

Company: Smartsheet
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Location: Edinburgh
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you support the EMEA accounting function, focusing on UK, Bulgarian, and German entities, with responsibilities across journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end activities. You will collaborate across time zones and contribute to process improvements in the monthly close, while supporting audits and internal controls. The position blends hands-on accounting work with cross-functional, cross-border coordination in a hybrid setup that requires weekly travel to Edinburgh. You’ll grow through exposure to diverse financial processes and the company’s expanding EMEA footprint.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare journal entries for allocated areas
  • Allocate company-wide and company-specific expenses via journal entries
  • Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and analyse month-over-month variances in P&L accounts
  • Prepare monthly expense accrual analyses
  • Prepare statistical submissions
  • Communicate across time zones to build positive working relationships
  • Identify and implement process improvements in the monthly close
  • Support external audits and uphold internal controls
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Key requirements

  • Degree in Accounting and/or 3+ years of relevant experience
  • Strong planning and organisational skills with prioritisation ability
  • Knowledge of VAT, including coding invoices and expenses for VAT
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Willingness to take responsibility
  • Strong analytical ability, attention to detail, and proficiency in Excel
  • Legally eligible to work in the UK on an ongoing basis
  • Curious and eager to learn
  • Detail-oriented
  • Excellent communication
  • Journal entries
  • Balance sheet reconciliations
  • Expense accrual analysis

Posted: September 14th, 2026