Accountant, Audit Support (6 month FTC)

We’re looking for an Accountant to join our team on a 6-month Fixed-Term Contract (FTC) to support our month-end close process, with a focus on balance sheet reconciliations and accurate financial reporting. This is a critical role to assist during a busy period.

About Yoto

Yoto is a screen-free interactive audio platform for kids. We make carefully connected audio players that kids control, with no microphones, cameras or ads. We have a catalogue of audio that inspires creative play and learning with 1,000+ titles in our card store from top creators, publishers and labels - think Disney, Marvel, Roald Dahl and Universal Music. We also create Yoto Originals like BrainBots. Voted the 14th fastest-growing private software technology company in Britain in The Sunday Times 100 Tech 2025; and named the 94th fastest-growing company in Europe in the prestigious FT1000. Ranked 9th in Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies in 2024; and featured in the Sifted 100 fastest-growing startups across the UK&I by revenue growth. Featured in Bloomberg’s 25 UK startups to watch in 2023; and ranked second fastest growing tech company in the UK in the Deloitte Fast50. Named one of TIME Magazine’s Top 100 Inventions of 2020. We’re over 200 employees spread across the world.. and growing! We’re on a mission to be the soundtrack of childhood, and help families on their own unique adventures. By creating products that inspire independent play, we help families discover and grow with an inspiring world of audio - and we would like you to help us achieve it!

Yoto’s Financial Control Team

We’re the team behind the numbers—making sure they’re accurate, up-to-date, and tell the real story of Yoto. From paying suppliers and collecting payments to closing the books each month, we keep the financial engine running with precision and care. But we’re more than just the numbers. We build with empathy, reduce friction in every process, and empower the rest of the business to make confident, data-informed decisions. Our north star? Freeing up teams to focus on what really matters: creating amazing experiences for kids and families.

What you’ll be doing :

• As a Junior Accountant, you'll be a key enabler of a fast, smooth and scalable finance function. Working closely with our Senior Accountant, you’ll support core month-end processes while also helping shape a more automated, data-first way of working.

Month-End Close & Reporting

• Support transactional month-end reporting, including prepayments, accruals, depreciation, and reconciliations
• Perform accurate and timely balance sheet reconciliations
• Assist with month- and year-end close processes, helping prepare for audit
• Prepare VAT returns and other regulatory submissions

Accounts Receivable & Stakeholder Support

• Assist with accounts receivable tasks, liaising with the commercial team to ensure accurate invoicing and collections
• Provide ad hoc support to the Senior Accountant and wider finance team
• Support the preparation of one-off reports and data requests from business stakeholders

Process Improvement & Automation

• Spot manual, repetitive tasks and help automate them using tools like Excel, NetSuite, Power Query, Celigo and Google Sheets
• Document new processes and create reusable templates and workflows
• Support new system and process implementations, including testing and feedback

Team Collaboration

• Be an active part of the finance team, learning fast and contributing ideas
• Help improve how we work – we value curiosity, initiative and a willingness to experiment
• Partner cross-functionally with ops, commercial, and tech to build a more integrated finance operation

What you’ll bring:

• Part or newly qualified ACA or ACCA (or equivalent)
• Strong understanding of transactional accounting and financial reporting processes
• Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across teams
• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset — eager to learn, try new tools, and improve how finance supports the business

Nice to have:

• Experience working in a high-growth company, especially a startup or scale-up
• Knowledge of overseas tax/reporting and multi-entity, multi-currency environments
• Proven experience with NetSuite
• Ability to manage data and leverage systems/automation to reduce manual work — we’re a data-rich, data-first company

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 based on experience

What you can expect from Yoto:

• Flexibility: Hybrid working - expectation of 1 day a week on average in our London office, but you are welcome to come in more than this. How you meet the minimum expectation is up to you, to ensure you're happy and productive in your role whilst also getting that vital face time with your colleagues. Take advantage of our ‘work from anywhere’ policy to work from a different location for up to 6 weeks every year. Summer Hours policy to use between the months of June and August.
• Financial: Receive Income Protection, covering long term sickness for up to 2 years and company sick pay that increases with length of service. Life Assurance cover from day one of your service. Workplace Pension offering up to to 3% employer contributions, following probation. Generous employee referral bonus scheme.
• Health & Wellness: Private Medical Insurance via Aviva, or a Wellbeing Allowance to be used for memberships, subscriptions, treatment or therapy. Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) through WeCare and unlimited access to Dental advice and guidance via Toothfairy. Bike to work scheme to promote healthier lifestyles.
• Time Off: 25 days of holiday per year, plus bank holidays. On top of this, you also receive your birthday off, plus 1 extra day of holiday for every year worked after you hit your 2 year anniversary, up to 5 extra days. After 4 years of service, you are also eligible for our sabbatical policy offering up to 3 months' of unpaid sabbatical.
• Helping Families: Variety of family-friendly leave, including enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, fertility, pregnancy loss and carers leave. Unlock savings with our workplace nursery scheme, designed to support parents of preschool-aged children.
• People & Planet: Up to 2 volunteer days a year. A Book Allowance of up to £50 a year to contribute to your professional development.
• Fun Perks: You receive your very own Yoto player and starter pack of cards! Regular company socials and celebrations, including our annual YotoFest!

Equity and Diversity

At Yoto, we love creating a world where childhood is rich with discovery and joy. We’re also passionate about building a workplace where everyone can thrive - both professionally and personally. We value flexibility and give our team the freedom to balance life and work in ways that suit them. We're committed to fostering a safe, diverse, and inclusive environment where all individuals, regardless of their background, feel valued and supported. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion group holds bi-monthly forums to elevate diverse voices and perspectives, ensuring everyone at Yoto feels heard, respected, and appreciated. We don’t just embrace differences - we celebrate them. We share audio content from a vibrant and diverse community of creators (check out our DEI selection), and we are building a team that reflects that same diversity. We invite candidates from all walks of life to explore opportunities with us and join a company that champions flexibility, equity, and inclusion.

Please only apply or engage with Yoto jobs posted on our careers page (careers.yotoplay.com or careers.yotoplay.com/en). All correspondence from our Talent team will only come through Teamtailor, our application tracking system.