Accountant

Parity is a core blockchain infrastructure company. We are building the future of blockchain technology, with an open-source architecture that will enable people to create better institutions through technology. Parity was founded by some of the most influential entrepreneurs and visionaries in the Blockchain and Crypto space.

The company has scaled rapidly in the last 6 years to become one of the world’s most accomplished blockchain companies. It has over 300 team members and global operations with offices in London, Berlin and Lisbon. This is an incredible time to join the business as you will be joining a expanding Finance function based in Berlin and helping to build out finance processes and supporting company wide initiatives. There are fantastic growth opportunities on offer, as the business scales you will develop alongside the team to provide information for business decisions and improve operations.

The workplace environment is dynamic with entrepreneurial flair always encouraged. The company has taken a modern approach to work-life balance, with flexibility to work from our central Berlin office and from home.

The Role

The Finance function is looking for a Qualified Accountant to join and grow alongside the business. You will support the team in maintaining process and controls, and implement enhancements to help scale the company.

As an Accountant you will be responsible for overseeing the month-end close and supporting with the financial accounting for the business. This role is broad in nature and will cover the reporting responsibilities with the chance to get involved with more commercial duties down the line.

A key piece of the role will be to proactively suggest improvements, drive efficiencies and to implement new processes into the business.

In your role as Accountant your responsibilities of the role will include:

• Producing the monthly management accounts with insightful financial analysis and commentary for the board pack (P&Ls, balance sheet, variance analysis)
• Report on business performance on a daily, weekly and monthly basis
• Support the Finance Director with audit and compliance matters.
• Responsible for managing the month-end close process
• Responsible to ensure timely receipt and review deliverables prepared by external accounting and payroll service provider
• Continuously review and improve processes and systems to ensure efficiency
• Business partner with various teams to ensure knowledge of all ongoing activity
• Implement new robust controls and rigour into financial processes.
• Oversee junior colleagues who manage transaction finance (AP, AR, payroll, bank reconciliations)
• Extensive Ad-Hoc projects to support the business as they scale.

Required:

• Bachelor degree or completed a commercial apprenticeship
• 2-4 years training as a balance sheet accountant or with certification CIMA/ACA/ACCA
• Fluent in business German
• Fluent in business English
• Experience in working with international companies and multi-currencies is preferred
• Good working knowledge of online accounting software (Xero or similar)
• Good working knowledge of DATEV
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong understanding of process and automation
• Project implementation experience
• Excellent attention to detail
• Self-motivated, able to work towards deadlines
• Independent worker, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Working at Parity means focusing on the stuff that counts: building the most cutting-edge technology for the future web. Our teams enjoy a high degree of trust, freedom and autonomy to achieve that goal.
• Not all of us who collaborate work in the same place. Bringing the team together is something we value a lot, so we regularly go on team retreats.