Revenue Accountant

Revenue Accountant Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. Canonical is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1,200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office‑based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution. Job Overview The Finance team is growing and it's an exciting time to join. We are seeking an exceptional Accountant with IFRS 15 experience to help us prepare for our planned IPO. The role involves driving process improvements, contributing to a highly productive team, and supporting the financial readiness for public market scrutiny. Location & Work Mode This role may be office based in London or Remote in EMEA time zones. Responsibilities Assist in the month‑end reporting process to deliver timely and accurate information. Have full responsibility for a part of the revenue recognition process relevant to your strengths. Assist with the year‑end audit process and statutory reporting. Support the finance team's wider plans to prepare for an IPO. Improve the efficiency of financial processes and procedures and monitor compliance. Share knowledge between team members to ensure cover is available when needed. Actively develop your own skills to ensure current knowledge of applicable standards and regulations. Establish strong relationships with key colleagues outside the wider finance team. Qualifications Exceptional academic track record and subsequent career performance. Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent. Qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, ACMA, CPA, etc.). IFRS 15/ASC 606 revenue recognition experience. Experience at a large public accounting firm or public multinational corporate accounting department preferred. NetSuite or similar systems experience is a plus. Willingness to travel up to four times per year. Compensation & Benefits Distributed work environment with twice‑yearly team sprints in person. Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year. Annual compensation review. Recognition rewards. Annual holiday leave. Maternity and paternity leave. Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform. Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues. Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long‑haul company events. Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Accounting/Auditing and Finance Industries Software Development Equal Opportunity Employer Canonical is a proud equal‑opportunity employer. We foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration. #J-18808-Ljbffr