Revenue Accountant / Subscription Accountant (FTC 6-12 Months)
A high-growth, subscription-led business is looking to appoint a Revenue Accountant / Subscription Accountant on an initial 6-12 month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious ACCA/CIMA/ACA finalist to join a fast-paced finance team and take ownership of key revenue accounting processes within a complex recurring revenue environment.
Working closely with senior finance stakeholders, you will be responsible for ensuring the accurate accounting and reporting of subscription revenues, deferred income balances, and revenue recognition.
Key Responsibilities
- Ownership of monthly revenue reporting and reconciliations
- Managing subscription income, deferred revenue, and accrued income balances
- Supporting revenue recognition processes in line with IFRS 15
- Reconciling subscription and billing platforms to the general ledger
- Investigating revenue variances and providing insightful analysis
- Supporting month-end and year-end close activities
- Working closely with Commercial, Sales, and Operations teams to improve revenue processes and controls
- Assisting with audit requests and finance transformation projects
Candidate Requirements
- ACCA, CIMA, or ACA finalist
- Previous experience within a Revenue Accountant, Subscription Accountant, Royalties Accountant, or similar role
- Essential experience working for a subscription-based business
- Strong understanding of recurring revenue, deferred income, and revenue recognition
- Confident handling large volumes of transactional and revenue data
- Strong Excel skills
- Available immediately or at short notice preferred
Sector Experience of Interest
- SaaS
- Technology
- Media & Entertainment
- Publishing
- Membership Organisations
- Digital Platforms
- Streaming Services
- Subscription-Based Consumer Businesses
The Opportunity
- Join a recognised and growing subscription-led business
- Gain exposure to a complex revenue environment
- Work within a collaborative and high-performing finance team
- Flexible hybrid working
- Immediate start with the potential for extension
Applicants must have recent experience within a subscription-based business and a strong understanding of recurring revenue accounting principles. Immediate or short-notice availability is highly desirable.