Junior Bookkeeper

About the Role

We are looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Bookkeeper / Accounts Assistant to join our global Finance Team at Happy Mammoth.

The role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, processing day-to-day transactions, maintaining key finance trackers and accounting schedules, and supporting the team through month-end, reporting and audit processes. 

We operate across multiple companies, countries and currencies and use both US GAAP and IFRS accounting principles, so we are looking for someone who is organised, accurate and comfortable working in a fast-paced international environment.

We are currently transitioning to NetSuite, making previous NetSuite experience highly desirable. However, candidates with strong experience using Xero or other ERP/accounting systems are also encouraged to apply.

Top Reasons to Work at Happy Mammoth

Competitive Salary: We believe good people should be rewarded for the skills and experience they bring.

Work from Anywhere: This is a fully remote role, giving you the flexibility to work from wherever you are most productive.

Global Team: Work alongside colleagues across different countries and functions in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Opportunities to Grow: Develop your accounting knowledge and gain exposure to multiple entities, jurisdictions, systems and finance processes.

Modern Finance Environment: Be part of a Finance Team continually improving its systems, processes and reporting, including our transition to NetSuite.

Before You Apply

• This is a full-time, fully remote contractor position.
• You must be available to work predominantly during European business hours.
• Previous experience in an international, e-commerce or high-volume transactional business would be advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

• Record day-to-day financial transactions accurately and ensure they are correctly coded within the general ledger.
• Process supplier invoices and assist with supplier and contractor payments.
• Maintain accurate accounts payable records and reconcile supplier accounts.
• Maintain and regularly update key finance trackers and shared accounting schedules, including budget trackers, payment schedules, PO trackers, bank balance schedules and other working finance files.
• Ensure information across accounting systems, trackers and supporting schedules remains accurate, complete and up to date
• Participate in the month-end close, ensuring assigned tasks are completed accurately and within reporting deadlines.
• Prepare and post accruals and prepayments and maintain appropriate supporting schedules.
• Perform bank, credit card, payment platform and other account reconciliations.
• Process and reconcile intercompany transactions and balances across multiple group entities.
• Review ledger activity, investigate discrepancies and ensure financial records are complete and accurate.
• Maintain clear supporting documentation and ensure accounting entries are audit-ready.
• Assist with external audit preparation, annual returns and tax returns, including preparing schedules, reconciliations and supporting documentation.
• Support the Finance Team with P&L, balance sheet and other financial reporting where required.
• Assist with the ongoing development and improvement of finance systems, processes and controls.

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Proven experience as a Bookkeeper, Accounts Assistant or similar finance role.
• Strong practical understanding of bookkeeping and accounting principles.
• Hands-on experience with accounts payable, accruals, prepayments, reconciliations, intercompany transactions and month-end processes.
• Experience using accounting software or an ERP system.
• Strong MS Office skills, particularly Excel, and confidence working with financial data and spreadsheets.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong written and spoken English.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work accurately under pressure and to deadlines.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership of assigned tasks and investigate discrepancies.
• A collaborative approach and willingness to work as part of a remote Finance Team.

Highly Desirable

• NetSuite experience.
• Xero or other accounting/ERP software experience.
• Experience with multi-entity and intercompany accounting.
• Experience preparing for or supporting external audits, annual returns and tax returns.
• Understanding of US GAAP and/or IFRS accounting principles.
• Good understanding of financial statements, particularly the P&L and Balance Sheet.
• Experience with international businesses, multiple currencies or e-commerce.

If you're a strong Bookkeeper / Accounts Assistant looking to develop your experience within a growing international business and gain exposure to multi-entity accounting, month-end reporting and NetSuite, we'd love to hear from you.