Canonical
Technical & Reporting Accountant
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Technical & Reporting Accountant
Technical and Reporting Accountant at Canonical
About Canonical
Canonical is a leading open source software and operating systems provider, powering global enterprises with solutions like Ubuntu, used in cutting-edge areas such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers range from global cloud and silicon leaders to top-tier industry innovators. Founder-led and profitable, the company thrives on distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries, conducting 2–4 in-person team sprints yearly in diverse global locations.
About the Role
If you’re passionate about technology and want to work in an industry-aligned company, this could be your opportunity. At Canonical, we attract—and empower—the best talent, offering exceptional career growth in Finance.
Our finance team is expanding, and we’re seeking a motivated Technical and Reporting Accountant with expertise in IFRS to drive financial processes, support an upcoming IPO, and embrace process improvements. Join a collaborative, high-performing team and make an impact.
Location
This role may be based in London or offered remotely in EMEA time zones.
What Your Role Will Look Like
You will be a key part of finance operations, helping ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. Your responsibilities include:
- Research and interpret new and existing accounting standards
- Provide technical accounting advice for complex financial transactions
- Draft accounting papers, policies, and documentation
- Monitor regulatory changes and assess their business impact
- Assist in the year-end external audit process and support internal audit
- Contribute to month-end reporting, delivering timely data to leadership
- Ensure compliance with IFRS, local GAAP, and relevant standards
- Aid in preparing statutory accounts and annual reports across subsidiaries
- Support the broader finance strategy, preparing for an IPO
- Improve financial process efficiency and compliance standards
- Share knowledge with colleagues to facilitate coverage
- Continuously develop your expertise in applicable standards and regulations
- Build relationships with key internal partners
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What We Are Looking For
This is a dynamic role for someone with:
- Exceptional academic and professional track record
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (or equivalent)
- Qualified accountant (e.g., ACCA, ACA, ACMA, CPA)
- Strong IFRS and local GAAP knowledge
- Experience in financial reporting and statutory accounts preparation
- Preferable: Audit or accounting experience at a large public accounting firm or with a public multinational corporate
- Familiarity with NetSuite or similar ERP systems
- Proficiency in business-level written and spoken English
- Aligns with Canonical’s mission-driven values
- Willingness to travel 2–4 times a year for company events (2-week durations possible)
Core Values
To excel here, you must embody:
- Precision: Striving for correctness and clarity in everything you do
- Reliability: Delivering high-quality work that builds trust
- Accessibility: Collaborating to build usable systems and products
- Adroitness: Balancing expertise, adaptability, style, and passion in every task
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What We Offer Colleagues
Compensation is tailored to location, experience, and performance, with regular annual reviews (and extra adjustments for graduates/associates). Additional benefits include:
- Competitive base salary with performance-driven annual bonuses
- Distributed work model with twice-yearly in-person sprints
- Personal learning and development budget (USD 2,000/year)
- Recognition awards and rewards for excellence
- Annual holiday leave
- Comprehensive maternity/paternity leave policies
- Team Member Assistance Program (TMAP) and wellness platform
- Travel perks: Opportunity to explore new locations, employee Priority Pass access, and upgrades for long-haul trips
- A future-focused team with dynamic career growth opportunities
About Canonical
A pioneering tech firm driving open source innovation, Canonical stands at the forefront of enterprise software through Ubuntu, impacting domains like AI, IoT, and cloud computing. We value excellence, innovation, and community.
Since its founding in 2004, Canonical has embraced a truly global, distributed workforce, proving that collaboration and impact can thrive across 75+ countries—with in-person gatherings fostering creativity during our team sprints.
Canonical is committed to an open, equitable workplace. We strive to empower every individual by fostering a culture of diversity, inclusion, and innovation. Whatever your background or identity, we encourage and understand your contributions.
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