Job Description
This role is a great opportunity to join a strong finance team, in a fast paced, interesting and scaling tech business. We are looking for an experienced, technically grounded and proactive Management Accountant to take ownership of all aspects of financial management at Purple, including regulatory and financial reporting, management accounts and KPI preparation, as well as the development of internal control policies and procedures.
The successful candidate won’t just report the numbers; you will interrogate them, improve the processes behind them and provide the business with the “peace of mind” that the ledger is accurate, timely, and fully reconciled.
Why join Purple?
Our values are at the heart of what we do and we’re all about getting the job done whilst having fun with no BS and no politics. We’re all about development, and embedded within the business is the value of know your stuff, keep learning, which means we support our people to continuously develop their knowledge and skills. You really won’t regret taking the next step in your career by helping turn the world Purple!
What will you be doing in this role?
Month-End Ownership & Reporting
- Leading the month-end close process (with a strong understanding of accruals, prepayments and journals), ensuring all deadlines are met with high precision.
- Identifying discrepancies in the accounts with the ability to resolve them independently before the final review.
- Preparing full Management Accounts, including P&L and Cost Centre variance analysis packs and Balance Sheet reconciliations.
- Providing insightful business partnering, to help the Department Heads understand financial performance and make informed decisions.
Payroll & Compliance
- Taking full end-to-end ownership of payroll for our UK and global teams. You will be the primary point of contact for external payroll providers across multiple jurisdictions.
- Acting as the lead for our US entity, managing the relationship with our Registered Agent to ensure we are US compliant across all active states.
Process Simplification, Automation & AI Integration
- Evaluating the current accounting workflows to identify efficiencies and implement AI-driven automation, to improve efficiency and accuracy.
- Acting as a mentor to members of the team, reviewing work and guiding their technical development.
- Implementing”best practice” controls to ensure the finance function can scale alongside the business.
Working Capital & Communication
- Supporting cash management to ensure healthy cash flow across all business entities.
- Maintaining a “no-surprises” environment through proactive communication, especially during remote working days.
- Working collaboratively across the organisation, contributing to finance projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
Who you are
Experience: Our ideal candidate is a technically grounded Accountant (part qualified CIMA/ACCA/ACA or QBE) with solid management accounting experience in a SME environment or similar.
Flexibility: Operates at their best in a changeable, fast-paced global technology business, whilst developing processes that drive consistency and efficiency.
An Investigative Mindset: You are a natural Problem Solver who doesn’t wait for instruction. You investigate the root cause, present a solution, and see it through to completion, taking pride in your work.
Attention to Detail: You have a natural instinct for spotting anomalies in the data.
Tech-Savvy: High proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivots, Sumifs) and experience with cloud-based accounting software.
Values
- Make it happen – We own things and get them done whatever it takes.
- Playful and positive – Life’s too short to take things too seriously; we love positivity.
- In it together – We’re always available to help for the greater good of the business.
- No bullsh*t, no politics – We want to enjoy coming to work and make it pleasant.
- Know your stuff, keep learning – We value knowledge and a thirst for more of it.
- No drama – Things don’t always go right, but a calm head always helps.
- Raise the bar – We aim high, take smart risks, and push what’s possible.
Bring Your Best Self to Work
At Purple, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that each individual brings, and we believe that diversity enriches our team and drives innovation. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other characteristic. We understand that everyone’s journey is different, and we are open to conversations about flexible working arrangements that can accommodate your needs.
Is Purple the right fit for you?
As part of the interview process we’ll get to know you and understand how you might be a fit for Purple. Equally as important is that you ensure Purple is the right fit for you!
We live by our values and we expect Purplytes to live up to them too. We have a sleeves rolled up attitude, we work fast, innovatively and our direction can change quickly.
If you’re used to working in an environment with lots of processes and a lot of red tape then we might not be the right business for you. And that’s ok, not everyone likes marmite, right?
Benefits
- Competitive salary + performance bonus
- Hybrid working - the best of both worlds
- Emphasis on learning and development to progress your career
- 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) and the option to buy extra days
- 4 volunteering days each year - give something back to the community
- Life insurance at 2 x salary
- Employee Assistance Programme, 24⁄7 helpline
- Company pension, 4% employer contribution
- Private Healthcare & Long Term Incentive Plan after 12 months’ service
