Financial Reporting & Tax Accountant

Multiverse is the upskilling platform for AI and Tech adoption.

We have partnered with 1,500+ companies to deliver a new kind of learning that's transforming today’s workforce.

Our upskilling apprenticeships are designed for people of any age and career stage to build critical AI, data, and tech skills. Our learners have driven $2bn+ ROI for their employers, using the skills they’ve learned to improve productivity and measurable performance.

In June 2022, we announced a $220 million Series D funding round co-led by StepStone Group, Lightspeed Venture Partners and General Catalyst. With a post-money valuation of $1.7bn, the round makes us the UK’s first EdTech unicorn.

But we aren’t stopping there. With a strong operational footprint and 800+ employees, we have ambitious plans to continue scaling. We’re building a world where tech skills unlock people’s potential and output.

Join Multiverse and power our mission to equip the workforce to win in the AI era.

The Role

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 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 using AI. 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 & Month-End Close

• Support the end-to-end month-end closing process, ensuring the delivery of timely, accurate, and complete financial statements.

• Prepare all balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, and accruals.

• Produce the monthly management accounts pack, complete with insightful variance analysis and commentary for senior leadership.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to shorten the closing cycle and enhance reporting quality through process automation and the adoption of new financial technologies.

• Implement AI initiatives to shorten the monthly closing cycle through process automation and insightful variance analysis & commentary.

• Review payment runs and process supplier payments in the bank.

• Collaborate with FP&A and other teams within the business.

Statutory Audit & Compliance

• Support the annual statutory audit process, serving as a key point of contact for external auditors and delivering to project timelines.

• Support the preparation of the statutory financial statements in accordance with IFRS or UK GAAP (FRS 102).

• 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, US and Europe.

• Working with external auditors, tax advisors, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless reporting and compliance.

• Implement AI initiatives to help automate and prepare audit schedules & supporting documentation.

• Ensure all statutory and regulatory filings (e.g. Companies House) are completed accurately and on time.

Tax & Payroll Controls

• Review corporate tax compliance, including the preparation and submission of VAT, Corporation Tax, and other relevant returns to HMRC.

• Review payroll accounting, journal entries and control accounts to ensure compliance with statutory requirements (e.g. BIK, pensions).

• Liaise with external advisors to ensure compliance.

Automation & Scalability

• Actively identify, evaluate, and implement opportunities for automation across month-end, reporting, tax, and payroll control processes.

• Champion the use of existing system capabilities and AI technologies to reduce manual effort, improve accuracy, and enhance controls.

Qualifications & Experience

• A fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) is essential. 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).

• Minimum of 2 years of post-qualification experience, with a demonstrable track record in a similar role within the industry.

• In-depth technical knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP (FRS 102).

Key Competencies

• Tech-Forward & Innovative: A strong interest in and experience with financial systems, AI automation tools, and the practical application of AI in finance to drive efficiency.

• Exceptional Attention to Detail: A non-negotiable requirement for a role built on accuracy and control.

• Ownership Mentality: Takes full responsibility for their remit and drives outcomes.

• Process Improvement Mindset: A natural inclination to not just follow but to challenge and redesign processes for scalability.

• Strong Communicator: Ability to articulate complex financial information clearly to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.

Benefits

• Time off - 27 days holiday, plus 5 additional days off: 1 life event day, 2 volunteer days, 2 company-wide wellbeing days (M-Powered Weekend) and 8 bank holidays per year

• Health & Wellness- private medical Insurance with Bupa, a medical cashback scheme, life insurance, gym membership & wellness resources through Wellhub and access to Spill - all in one mental health support

• Hybrid work offering - we collaborate in the office 3 days per week

• Work-from-anywhere scheme - you'll have the opportunity to work from anywhere, up to 10 days per 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.