Senior Accountant

This hybrid role requires working from our lovely London office in Fitzrovia twice a week.

If you've been looking to join a fast-growing startup, backed by the same investors as Stripe & Airbnb, with a mission to make a huge positive impact, then you've found the right place!

Our Mission

Our mission at Goodstack is to make it easy to do good on a global scale.

We empower companies to seamlessly integrate positive impact into what they do through a unified platform while supporting nonprofits in gaining access to cutting-edge technology and finding new funding streams.

Global brands including LinkedIn, HSBC, OpenAI, Atlassian and Twilio - as well as thousands of nonprofits including the Red Cross, Cancer Research, and Oxfam - use Goodstack to make a difference.

This year, we are on track to facilitate over $3 billion in donations to good causes, building on the $1 billion enabled in 2023, $120 million in 2022, and $3.5 million in 2021.

To achieve our mission, we need you

Join Our Series A Startup as Senior Accountant to Help Thousands of Nonprofits Get Access To Funding!

We're looking for a qualified and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to serve as the primary financial contact for our Foundation partners. This role involves maintaining high standards in accounting, audit, and financial reporting, overseeing external accounting and tax firms across multiple jurisdictions, and ensuring compliance with diverse accounting standards.

This role will also have scope to be involved in Goodstack's broader financial activities if interested such as FP&A.

As Senior Accountant, Your Mission Will Be To:

1. Financial Liaison: Act as the main point of contact for Trustees and Foundation's Manager (Foundation Company Secretary), providing clear and accurate financial information and insights.
2. Financial Management: Ensure all accounting, auditing, and financial reporting activities meet the highest standards of accuracy and compliance.
3. Oversight of External Partners: Manage relationships with external accounting and tax firms in the UK, US, Australia, Ireland, Canada, and India, ensuring their services align with our Foundations' needs and regulatory requirements.
4. Compliance and Standards: Maintain a comprehensive understanding of accounting standards across various jurisdictions to ensure all financial activities are compliant.
5. Collaboration: Work closely with Trustees, Nonprofit Operations, Fin Ops teams, and external professional service providers, including accounting, tax, and legal firms.
6. Month-End Processes: Assist external accountants with month-end queries to ensure timely and accurate financial closings.
7. Annual Accounts: Lead annual accounts preparation with external providers to agreed timelines with Trustees.
8. Annual Return submissions: Charity Commission (UK), Inland Revenue Services (USA), Canadian Revenue Agency, Charity Regulator Authority in Ireland. Ad-Hoc Chairman's support for the Australian Charities and Nonprofit Commissioners.
9. Reconciliation: Ensure accurate reconciliation of all transactions in a timely manner.
10. Payments: Ensure suppliers are paid promptly, recorded, and reconciled in a timely manner.
11. Ad Hoc: Assist the Foundation Company Secretary and Goodstack Finance Director on various requests.

After 3 Months, Success Will Look Like:

1. Developed a thorough understanding of the foundation's financial operations, including accounting practices, audit procedures, and financial reporting standards across all relevant jurisdictions.
2. Established strong relationships with Trustees, Nonprofit Operations, Fin Ops teams, and external professional service providers.
3. Identified and implemented improvements in financial workflows, leading to increased efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting and compliance.
4. Consistently met month-end closing deadlines by effectively coordinating with external accountants and addressing queries promptly.

This Role Is a Perfect Match for You If You Have:

1. Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with 1 to 3 years post qualified experience.
2. A broad understanding of accounting standards (IFRS, GAAP, US GAAP, etc). Not all standards need to be known.
3. Understanding of how tax works.
4. Ability to engage and communicate effectively with Trustees.
5. Strong analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and compliance in all financial activities.
6. A process-driven mindset, with a passion for continually refining workflows for improved efficiency.
7. Exceptional attention to detail, with a commitment to accuracy in all tasks.
8. A metrics-oriented approach, with a strong motivation to hit SLAs and meet team targets.
9. Excellent prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
10. Strong written and verbal communication skills to convey complex processes clearly.
11. Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets and experience with accounting and data analytics software.

Bonus If You Have Knowledge Or Love Of:

1. Xero and QuickBooks experience.
2. Experience within the nonprofit sector or with social impact-oriented brands.
3. Familiarity with Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) or employee engagement initiatives, especially within corporate environments.

What You Can Expect Upon Joining Our Team

Salary reviews and share options
Tasty Tuesday! Office lunch is on the company
Flexible working hours
Paid day off on your birthday!
25 days annual leave, plus paid public holidays
Paid sick leave
Paid mental health leave
Paid wellness leave
Paid days off to volunteer for non-profit causes
Goodstack library
£1000 Learning & development annual budget
£250 Brighten your day annual budget
Parental leave
UK cycle-to-work scheme
Pension
WFH budget upon joining
We're remote-first but offer a cosy office in central London for those who enjoy the on-site workspace experience
... and so much more

About us

Since 2017, Goodstack has been at the forefront of integrating social and environmental value into organisational purpose. In today's landscape, more businesses are recognising the necessity of embedding purpose into their operations to stay relevant.

To catalyse this transformation, we are constructing efficient global charitable rails accessible via an API globally.

Our vision is clear: To power purpose in every company and non-profit worldwide by leading the charge towards a future where doing good is not just an option but a fundamental principle of successful business shifting towards a better, purpose-driven world.

Let's do this!

OUR PLEDGE TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION

We take pride in our diverse and growing team representing 15+ nationalities across 5 continents! Our continued expansion provides us with opportunities to embrace and celebrate different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, essential to our success. We actively seek and welcome applicants from all walks of life, regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

A team that represents the world that we are trying to support is a wiser, more knowledgeable and stronger one. We're excited for you to bring your experience, yourself and your special lemon twist to Goodstack to propel us forward in striving to create a better world for us all.

Check out our Careers Page for more details!

Department Operations Locations London Remote status Hybrid Remote Employment type Full-time