Oyster

Senior Accountant

Oyster

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Anywhere in Europe

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

ERP

About the role

  • Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including detailed balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Support PBC schedules for the annual group audit and assist with tax filings.
  • Analyze financial data, identify trends, and provide clear insights to support business decisions.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies, controls, and process improvements.
  • Optimize month-end and year-end close processes for efficiency and accuracy.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders on ad hoc projects, reporting, and financial analysis.
  • Identify and implement automation opportunities across accounting workflows (e.g., reconciliations, reporting, close processes), leveraging ERP systems and tools.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of accounting experience, with at least 1 year in a Senior Accountant role with ownership of key processes.
  • Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, XLOOKUPs, formulas) and comfort with data analysis.
  • Experience in a software/SaaS environment.
  • Proven ability to thrive in a high-growth, fast-paced scale-up environment.
  • High attention to detail, strong logical thinking, and a problem-solving mindset.
  • Proactive, process-oriented, and enthusiastic about leveraging systems and automation to improve workflows.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain financial information to non-finance stakeholders.
  • Collaborative mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally and drive initiatives independently.
Benefits
  • 40 days off per year (including holidays and vacation), or more if required by your country.
  • Access Plumm, our mental well-being service.
  • Each month, receive a wellbeing allowance in your ThanksBen wallet. Spend it on a wide range of options; see the benefits catalogue for ideas.
  • All new parents are eligible for at least three months’ paid leave, with job protection for up to 12 months or as required locally.
  • Receive a stipend for your laptop and home office equipment to get you set up quickly.
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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