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Senior Accountant

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Job Description

Job Title: Qualified Senior Accountant

Location: London, UK, or Frankfurt, Germany (Primarily Remote)

Type: Fixed Term Contract

Duration: 3–6 months

About ESG Book

Be part of ESG Book’s mission to make sustainability data more accessible, comparable, and transparent to help financial markets deliver a more sustainable future.

We’re more than just a team; we’re a community committed to inclusivity. We believe that bringing together a wide range of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences is essential to driving our mission forward. Here, every voice is valued, respected, and encouraged. You'll work in an environment where everyone’s contributions are celebrated, collaboration is central, and all employees work toward a shared goal: building a more sustainable future for financial institutions and beyond.

Why Join ESG Book as a Senior Accountant?

At ESG Book, you’ll be part of a global company at the forefront of making sustainability data more accessible and impactful. This interim role offers more than just short-term work, it’s an opportunity to contribute in a dynamic, collaborative environment with a talented team focused on making a positive impact in the financial sector.

You’ll have the opportunity to:

  • Make a Difference: Contribute directly to the financial health of a growing organisation with a mission to create a more sustainable future for global markets.
  • Expand Your Expertise: Tackle a diverse range of complex financial tasks, from international statutory reporting to detailed revenue evaluation, in a fast-paced and supportive environment.
  • Collaborate Globally: Work alongside a multicultural team across the UK, Germany, India, the USA, and Japan, gaining valuable international exposure.
  • Shape the Future of ESG Data: Play a role in a company that’s transforming how sustainability data is used by financial markets.

Skills You’ll Use and Build On

  • Statutory Reporting & Audit: Conversion of IFRS accounts to HGB (German GAAP), liaising with auditors, and resolving queries.
  • Cash Flow & Revenue Management: Preparing weekly and quarterly cash flow forecasts, customer cash flow projections, revenue evaluation, and deferred/accrued revenue calculations.
  • Financial Reporting & Insight: Historical cash flow insights, detailed sales commission calculations, and client debtor reports.
  • Management Accounts & Ad Hoc Reports: Supporting the preparation of monthly management accounts, audited financial statements, and ad hoc reporting.
  • Operational Finance: Managing sales invoicing processes and resolving invoice-related queries promptly.

Shape the Future of ESG Data

Shape the future of ESG data in a collaborative, inclusive environment that celebrates diversity. If you’re a qualified senior accountant, passionate about making an impact in a high-growth, purpose-driven company, we want to meet you!

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