Description
Technical Accounting Manager — Finance
This is a senior technical accounting role with real strategic influence — not a policy maintenance job. You'll help shape how SumUp's financial statements are structured and how complex IFRS standards are applied across a business that spans payments, banking, lending, and other products across 37 markets and 10 legal entities.
You'll bring the technical accounting perspective that helps SumUp make sound business decisions and accurate reporting judgements — from new IFRS standards adoption to how we treat internally developed products on the balance sheet. The role requires someone who loves deep research and knows how to distill it into a clear conclusion.
You'll be part of the Global Finance team, working closely with the Group Reporting and Controlling teams, together shaping how SumUp reports its financials to leadership, auditors, and investors.
This is an individual contributor role with significant cross-functional influence.
What you'll do- Lead the adoption and application of new and evolving IFRS standards, assessing their impact on SumUp's P&L and financial position
- Research complex accounting questions and translate them into clear, well-supported technical positions
- Review significant transactions and contracts for accounting implications, working alongside Legal, FP&A, Tax, and Accounting
- Own and evolve the Accounting Manual, turning principle-based standards into practical, accessible guidance for finance teams across the business
- Act as the trusted escalation point for technical accounting questions across the organization, supporting and upskilling finance teams as the business grows
What you'll bring
- Deep IFRS expertise with experience applying principle-based standards to complex, non-routine transactions
- A genuine love of research — curious, thorough, and always asking the right questions before reaching a conclusion
- The ability to interpret complex accounting standards and communicate what they mean for the business in simple terms
- Ideally, a professional qualification — ACCA, ACA or CPA — and a Master's degree in Accounting or Finance
- Background in Big 4 audit or a large or listed company accounting function, with exposure to complex group structures
Why you should join SumUp
🌎 Opportunity to work with a truly global, multicultural team from our central London Bridge location, wrapped in historic charm and modern flair. This involves an office-first setup
🌈 Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: be part of a workplace that values and promotes diversity, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone's perspectives are respected and embraced
🚀 Enrolment onto our Virtual Stock Option programme: you will own a stake in SumUp's future success
🏖 Generous time off: enjoy 28 days of paid leave, plus bank holidays and special leaves
📚 A dedicated annual L&D budget for attending conferences and/or advancing your career through further education
🏥 Health matters: private health insurance, including optical and dental
🚗 Life made easier: salary-sacrifice commuter benefits via Gogeta
💼 Financial security: retirement scheme (SumUp matches 7% when you contribute 5%) 🛡 Peace of mind: life insurance from MetLife for 2× your salary
🌴 Break4me: 1-month sabbatical after 3 years of service
🔗 Referral Bonus: earn additional rewards by referring talented individuals to join the SumUp team
About SumUp
Be empowered to do more that matters.
At SumUp, we're on a mission to empower small businesses across the globe by providing simple and affordable tools that allow them to thrive. Today, over 4 million businesses in 37 markets rely on SumUp as their financial partner to manage payments, finance and customer relationships.
Our commitment to small businesses is reflected in our diverse team of over 3,000 SumUppers from over 90 nationalities, united by global collaboration and an innovative mindset. Our core values lay the foundation for who we are and what we stand for, shaping our work culture and driving our success. We foster inclusivity and a continuous learning culture, providing a safe space for personal and professional growth. Our differences make us unique and strong as we strive to create an environment where everyone belongs and feels supported, no matter how they identify.
SumUp is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, actively seeking and embracing diversity in our workforce. We don't make hiring or employment decisions based on race, colour, religion or religious belief, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age or any other basis protected by applicable laws or prohibited by company policy. Our commitment extends beyond recruitment to creating a safe and respectful workplace where harassment of any form is strictly prohibited. Discover more about our culture and opportunities on our careers website, and follow our journey on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok.
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