Graduate Accountant - Remote Working

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office-based roles. The role of a Technical and Reporting Accountant at Canonical:If you are passionate about the technology industry and want to work for a company that aligns with your interests, we might be the place for you! Canonical, and our world class Ubuntu product, attracts some of the leading talent from around the world. Come and work with exceptional people and advance your career in Finance! Our Finance team is growing and it's a really exciting time to join the team. We are looking for an exceptional Technical and Reporting Accountant with IFRS experience to help us ready the business for public market scrutiny through our planned IPO. Location: This role may be office based in London, or Remote in EMEA Time Zones. What your day will look likeResearch and interpret new and existing accounting standardsProvide technical accounting advice for complex transactionsDraft accounting papers and policy documentationMonitor regulatory changes and assess their impact on the businessAssist with the year end external audit process and support the internal audit teamAssist in the month end reporting process to deliver timely and accurate information to managementEnsure compliance with relevant accounting standards (e.g. IFRS, local GAAP)Assist in the preparation of statutory accounts and annual reports across multiple subsidiaries and jurisdictionsSupport the finance team's wider plans to prepare for an IPOImprove the efficiency of financial processes and procedures and monitor complianceShare knowledge between team members to ensure cover is available when neededActively develop your own skills to ensure current knowledge of applicable standards and regulationsEstablish strong relationships with key colleagues outside the wider finance teamWhat we are looking for in youExceptional academic track record and subsequent career performance.Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent.Qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, ACMA, CPA, etc.).Strong knowledge of IFRS and local GAAP.Experience in financial reporting and statutory accounts preparation.Experience at a large public accounting firm, or public multinational corporate accounting department preferred.Business level written and spoken English.International travel 2-4 times a year for company events up to two weeks long.Precise, taking care to deliver correctness and clarity.Reliable, delivering high quality work that builds trust and confidence.What we offer colleaguesWe consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognize outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in personPersonal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per yearAnnual compensation reviewRecognition rewardsAnnual holiday leaveMaternity and paternity leaveTeam Member Assistance Program & Wellness PlatformOpportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleaguesPriority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company eventsAbout CanonicalCanonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open-source projects and the platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud, we are changing the world of software. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since our inception in 2004.​ Working here is a step into the future and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products.