Who we are?
Silverfin is a cutting-edge cloud software solution built by accountants, for accountants.
Founded in 2013, Silverfin was created to solve the frustrations of manual, error-prone processes in analysing financial data and compliance. From day one, we’ve been a cloud-first platform with an open API architecture, leveraging structured data to transform how accountants work.
Our mission is simple: to enhance and support the accountancy profession through AI and automation, ensuring accountants remain relevant and respected in the future of finance.
In 2023, Silverfin became part of the Visma Group, joining one of Europe’s leading providers of cloud software. This partnership strengthens our ability to innovate and expand our impact within the accountancy industry.
Today, Silverfin is trusted by over 930 firms across 16 countries. Our clients include all of the Big 4 accounting firms, as well as leading global networks like BDO, PKF, Baker Tilly, Grant Thornton, and Moore.
Headquartered in Ghent, with offices in London, Luxembourg, and Gouda (NL), we’re a team of over 180 people - including a diverse remote engineering team working across multiple time zones - all working together to drive innovation in accounting.
How would you support our success?
Your role
The purpose of a Solution Architect at Silverfin is to support international customers by implementing tailored solutions on the Silverfin platform. This involves designing and configuring quality content products that meet client needs and aligning with the latest platform features to ensure future-proof solutions. The Solution Architect plays a crucial role in understanding business requirements, translating them into efficient solutions, collaborating with various teams including project managers and developers, and continually seeking improvements in implementation processes. They also explore new PaaS opportunities and support technical sales conversations.
Your responsibilities
* Support our international customers by implementing their tailored Silverfin solution.
* Design and configure a quality content product together with our PaaS clients, ensuring the solution matches the client’s process and uses the latest Silverfin platform features correctly.
* Be a key project team member on these engagements, responsible for all product technical aspects and involving the right experts for additional support as needed.
* Collaborate closely with the project manager for internal and external communication, organization, milestone and deadline follow-up, and reporting.
* Work closely with our Liquid developers to ensure that requirements and designs are clear and complete for an efficient development process.
* Share project insights and interesting product feature requests with the Head of Product (Platform).
* Explore new PaaS opportunities and support account executives during technical sales conversations, including the creation of detailed Statements of Work for new implementation projects.
* Challenge current ways of working and seek improvements during each implementation.
Your performance & accountability
* Utilize knowledge of accounting principles to communicate effectively with clients and understand their needs.
* Understand business needs, ask the right questions, and translate problems into solutions on the Silverfin platform.
* Understand our Silverfin product and how our customers use it.
* Know the tools available to configure the Silverfin product to the customers needs.
* Be a supportive team member who helps out wherever possible.
* Have a high-level understanding of APIs, SSO setup, and integration of CRM and user management systems into Silverfin.
* Grasp the structure and limitations of our Liquid code.
Experience and Qualifications
* Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
* 3-5+ years of experience in an accounting role or a product implementation role.
* Experience in a SaaS environment is a plus.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively across different teams, levels, and cultures.
* Fluency in English is essential; French/Dutch or another language is a plus.
* Good understanding of agile methodologies and project management.
* Strong business acumen and the ability to work independently.
* Ability to work 3 days per week from either the Gent or London office.
* Willingness to travel frequently to international clients, HQ in Ghent, and various company/industry events.
We care for you
* Be part of something bigger– Join a growing SaaS company that’s now proudly part of Visma, Europe’s leader in mission-critical cloud software.
* A connected team, wherever you are– Participate in regular team activities, retreats, and offsites to maintain our culture.
* Grow with us– Take advantage of career development opportunities and a personal training allowance to support your growth.
* Time to recharge– Enjoy our company-wide Wellbeing Days off each month (reviewed annually).
* Fair compensation– Receive a competitive rewards package with benefits tailored to your role.
* Flexibility with connection– We have a hybrid setup, with a minimum of two days a week in the office, while offering flexibility for unexpected events.
How we work
At Silverfin, were an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. Were committed to elevating talent by creating an environment where we can all thrive together.
We have a unique culture with our values as the backbone:
Who we are - Authentically human
How we think - With a growth mindset
How we act - Bravely, side by side
How we win - By doing what we love
At Silverfin we make our own way. We are constantly looking for new and innovative ways to move forward. Continuous learning and development is encouraged to support your personal and professional growth.
At the same time, this opens up many new opportunities that allow our people to grow with Silverfin, and often faster than with other companies. So many ambitious team members have already found their way to a new challenge within Silverfin.
We want you to reach your full potential. To get you there, we dont want to think in boxes and over-structure things. So your options are not limited to 1 team or 1 career track. Your talent, motivation and potential play a crucial role in evolving across the teams into new roles.
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