Accountant

For over 20 years, Smartsheet has empowered teams to manage work seamlessly and scale solutions smarter. Now, in our most ambitious chapter yet, we are uniting human teams with AI agents. By orchestrating the work agents do best, automating manual tasks and uncovering insights at scale, we create the space for people to focus on what truly matters: judgment, creativity, and big thinking. That is magic at work, and it’s what we show up for every day. We are looking for an Accountant to join our accounting and finance function in the UK, which serves EMEA. The EMEA Accounting team owns all P&L and Balance Sheet accounting (other than that related to revenue, accounts receivable, and deferred revenue).  The team is currently responsible for the UK, Bulgarian and German legal entities. As a member of the EMEA Accounting Team, you will perform a variety of tasks, including expense reviews and entries, cost centre allocation entries, invoice reviews, banking, intercompany accounting and the preparation of necessary balance sheet reconciliations for accounts associated with these areas. Additionally, you will take part in the performance of other EMEA accounting tasks, depending on team requirements. The ideal candidate is curious, eager to learn,detail-oriented, and highly organised. You will report to the Director, Accounting EMEA – based in Edinburgh. This role is a hybrid position and you must be willing to travel to Edinburgh once a week for team meetings/events. You Will: * Prepare journal entries associated with assigned areas * Prepare journal entries to allocate certain company-wide expenses * Prepare journal entries to allocate certain company-specific expenses based on the applicable method * Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and analyse month-over-month variances in P&L accounts * Prepare monthly analysis of expense accruals * Prepare statistical submissions * Communicate widely, across timezones, developing positive working relationships. * Be a critical member in helping identify and implement process improvements in our monthly close process * Play a key role in external audits, ensuring adherence to internal controls * Perform other duties as assigned You Have: * A degree in Accounting and/or 3+ years relevant work experience * Strong planning and organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks * Knowledge of VAT (with experience coding invoices and expenses for VAT) * Positive attitude with a desire to learn and grow * Ability to provide excellent service in a fast-paced environment * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Willingness to accept responsibility * Strong analytical ability, attention to detail, and proficiency in Excel * Legally eligible to work in the UK on an ongoing basis   Get to Know Us: At Smartsheet, your ideas are heard, your potential is supported, and your contributions have real impact. You’ll have the freedom to explore, push boundaries, and grow beyond your role. We welcome diverse perspectives and nontraditional paths—because we know that impact comes from individuals who care deeply and challenge thoughtfully. When you’re doing work that stretches you, excites you, and connects you to something bigger, that’s magic at work. Let’s build what’s next, together. Equal Opportunity Employer: Smartsheet is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment with the best employees. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants in accordance with applicable laws in the US, UK, Australia, Germany, Costa Rica, Japan, Bulgaria, India, and Singapore. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.  If there are preparations we can make to help ensure you have a comfortable and positive interview experience, please let us know.   #LI-Remote

LemFi (Series B) is building the go-to financial app for the Global South. Moving to a new country shouldn’t mean starting from zero. That's why our team of 400+ spanning 20+ countries is building a financial ecosystem that helps immigrants stay connected to home, build stability, and create wealth regardless of where they are from or where they live. What began as fast, affordable remittances is now evolving into a complete platform for multi-currency accounts, payments, credit, and long-term financial growth. With millions of users across the globe, we process over $1B in monthly transactions to 30+ countries, proving that borders shouldn't limit financial opportunity. The Role As an Accountant at LemFi, you will own core accounting activities within a lean, high-performing Finance team during a period of rapid global growth. Reporting to the Group Reporting Manager, you will be responsible for producing accurate, reliable financial outputs while actively identifying and fixing gaps in how things are done. This is a hands-on role for someone early in their career who is sharp, curious, and genuinely wants to grow. You won't be managed tightly or told exactly what to do you'll have real ownership, direct exposure to leadership, and the chance to shape how the finance function evolves as LemFi scales across multiple markets. How You'll Contribute * Core Accounting & Month-End Close: Own reconciliations, month-end close, and day-to-day accounting tasks, ensuring financial processes are outputting accurate, reliable results. * Process Improvement: Identify gaps in financial processes and take ownership of fixing them you won't just flag problems, you'll solve them. * Financial Reporting: Work closely with the wider Finance team and stakeholders to ensure timely, accurate reporting that supports decision-making across the business. * Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with finance, data, and business teams to align accounting outputs with operational needs. * Automation & Scalability: Look for opportunities to automate repetitive tasks as we grow, contributing to a leaner, smarter finance function. Who You Are * Sharp and switched on: You pick things up fast, ask good questions, and don't need everything spelled out for you. Brain over box-ticking. * Detail-oriented and reliable: Committed to producing accurate financial information and maintaining high standards in a fast-paced environment. * Comfortable in a scaling business: Thrives in environments where structures are still being built and refined, with the adaptability to respond as priorities change. * Proactive and solutions-focused: Able to identify issues, investigate root causes, and resolve problems independently you spot what's broken and fix it. * Genuinely curious about technology: Interested in how AI and automation can make finance better, whether that's experience from a current role or things you've explored in your own time. What You'll Bring * Newly qualified or up to 2 years post-qualification experience (ACA, ACCA, ICAEW, or equivalent) you're early in your career but you've got the fundamentals nailed. * Solid understanding of core accounting processes including reconciliations, month-end close, and how financial data flows. * Driven and adaptable you'd rather work somewhere you can grow and make an impact than coast in a comfortable but static role. * Comfortable with ambiguity you can prioritise and move without always being told what comes first. * A consulting or Big Four background is welcome, particularly if you're motivated to move into an environment with more ownership and pace. * Exposure to automation tools, AI, or workflow improvement is a plus, even personal experimentation counts. * Proactive, organised, and able to identify, investigate, and resolve issues with minimal oversight. WHY JOIN LEMFI? Love shouldn’t be expensive, yet those working hardest for their families often face predatory fees and banking exclusion. We're changing this. At LemFi, you won’t be just a cog in a machine. Whether designing products, scaling operations, or telling our story, you’ll tackle complex challenges with real, immediate impact. Your work goes beyond metrics - it puts money back in families’ pockets and offers access to the previously excluded. Join us to make a meaningful difference, where high performance is a lifeline for millions. You can connect with us on LinkedIn and Instagram and if you haven't already, download the app on the App Store or Google Play.