Revenue Accountant

Revenue Accountant role at Canonical Canonical is a leading provider of open‑source software and operating systems to global enterprise and technology markets. Our Ubuntu platform powers breakthrough initiatives in public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT, and is used by the world’s top public cloud and silicon providers. Founded by an industry pioneer, Canonical is profitable and growing, with 1,200+ colleagues in 75+ countries. The company embraces global distributed collaboration, meeting two to four times a year in striking locations worldwide to align strategy and execution. The role of a Revenue Accountant at Canonical We are seeking a motivated accountant with IFRS 15/ASC 606 expertise to prepare the business for public‑market scrutiny through our planned IPO. The successful candidate will drive process improvements, contribute to a highly productive finance team, and ensure accurate revenue recognition. What your day will look like Assist in the month‑end reporting process to deliver timely and accurate financial 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 plans to prepare for an IPO. Improve the efficiency of financial processes and procedures and monitor compliance. Share knowledge between team members to ensure coverage is available when needed. Actively develop your own skills to remain current with applicable standards and regulations. Establish strong relationships with key colleagues outside the wider finance team. What we are looking for in you 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 a plus. Willingness to travel up to four times per year. Benefits & compensation 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. About Canonical Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open‑source projects and the platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence; in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Equal Employment Opportunity Canonical is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are proud to 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. Job details Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Accounting / Auditing & Finance Industries: Software Development Location: Role may be office based in London or Remote in EMEA time zones. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Canonical by 2x. #J-18808-Ljbffr