We’re on a mission to provide equitable access to economic opportunity, for everyone. We close critical skill gaps in the workforce through a new kind of apprenticeship that combines work and learning. We begin by recognizing high-potential individuals both inside and outside of a company's current workforce and then we create applied, guided and equitable learning programs, with measurable impact. Because we believe the world needs a better way to match its potential. We work with over 1,500 leading companies including the likes of Microsoft, Citi and Just Eat to help solve their business-critical problems, and we’ve trained over 16,000 professional apprentices in the tech and data skills of the future. This is made possible by our global team who are driven to achieve a mission that matters, together. Join Multiverse and help us set a new course for work. The Opportunity We are a dynamic and innovative Series D tech company headquartered in the UK, committed to transforming how businesses and finance leverage technology and AI to drive performance. Our finance team propels the business forward to achieve ambitious growth goals. As the Financial Reporting and Tax Accountant, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial reporting processes. Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager, you will assist in all aspects of financial reporting, including month-end close, financial statements preparation, and compliance with regulatory requirements. This role offers a unique chance to accelerate your career by taking ownership of internal and external reporting, driving process improvements, and spearheading automation initiatives. You’ll gain hands-on exposure to scaling a business while working with incredible senior leaders and preparing us for the complexities of becoming IPO ready. Key Responsibilities: Financial Reporting: Drive month-end processes, ensuring accurate and timely reporting while delivering meaningful variance analysis to inform decision-making. Mentorship: Reviewing and guiding the work of junior team members, ensuring accuracy and completeness across the balance sheet and collaborating closely with FP&A and other teams. Audit, Compliance, & Revenue Recognition: Supporting the audit process as a key point of contact for external auditors and managing project timelines. Developing and implementing robust revenue recognition policies for new revenue streams as the business evolves, ensuring compliance with IFRS 15 and ASC 606. Maintaining compliance with global accounting standards and tax requirements across the UK and US. Managing relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless reporting and compliance. Process Improvement: Identifying opportunities to streamline finance operations, implementing scalable solutions that support our rapid growth. Tax Strategy: Providing strategic tax guidance on group projects and staying ahead of regulatory changes across the UK and US. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Building strong relationships across teams to ensure consistency in financial and statutory reporting. About you Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent). Big 4 audit experience preferred. Strong knowledge of financial reporting standards and regulations, and awareness of US GAAP is an advantage. Experience and understanding of UK and US tax compliance laws and regulations. A detail-oriented mindset focused on accuracy and efficiency in managing financial data and transactions. Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams at all levels. Comfortable building relationships in a hybrid environment within a global company. Proactive mindset with the ability to work independently and navigate ambiguity to prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment, willing to roll up your sleeves when needed. Proficiency in financial systems and tools (e.g. Netsuite, Excel/Google Sheets). Benefits Time off - 27 days holiday, plus 7 additional days off: 1 life event day, 2 volunteer days and 4 company-wide well-being days and 8 bank holidays per year. Health & Wellness- private medical Insurance with Bupa, a medical cashback scheme, life insurance, gym membership & wellness resources through Gympass and access to Spill - all in one mental health support. Hybrid & remote work offering - 2-3 weekly visits to the London, Paddington office and the opportunity to work abroad 45 days a year. Team fun - weekly socials, company wide events and office snacks Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion We’re an equal opportunities employer. And proud of it. Every applicant and employee is afforded the same opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. This will never change. Read our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion policy here. Right to Work Do you have the right to work in the UK? Unfortunately, at this time we cannot offer sponsorship for this role and we cannot consider overseas applications. Safeguarding All posts in Multiverse involve some degree of responsibility for safeguarding. Successful applicants are required to complete a Disclosure Form from the Disclosure and Barring Service ("DBS") for the position. Failure to declare any convictions (that are not subject to DBS filtering) may disqualify a candidate for appointment or result in summary dismissal if the discrepancy comes to light subsequently.