Senior Technical Accountant

LemFi

. Own and maintain the Group accounting policy manual across US GAAP, FRS 102 and local frameworks .

Posted 10/18/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in US GAAP and FRS 102, with a strong ability to write technical papers and assess accounting treatments for new products. Proven experience in managing complex accounting processes and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and accuracy in financial reporting.

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US GAAP ExpertiseTechnical Accounting WritingExperience in Financial ServicesACA/ACCA/CPA QualificationCredit Loss Accounting Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Technical AccountingRevenue RecognitionAccounting Treatment AssessmentConsolidation AccountingTransaction-Accounting RulesCredit Loss AccountingIntercompany Recharge ManagementJournal PostingPolicy Paper PreparationAudit Findings Resolution

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationStakeholder EngagementConfidence in Technical Judgement

Tools & Technologies

NetSuiteERP Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

ACAACCACPA

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesPaymentsE-MoneyRegulated Financial ServicesBig 4 Audit Experience

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and maintain the Group accounting policy manual across US GAAP, FRS 102 and local frameworks
Write technical papers covering revenue recognition on fees and FX, credit losses, safeguarded customer funds and share-based payments
Assess accounting treatment for new products, markets, partnerships and funding facilities before launch
Work with Product, Legal, Tax and Treasury on new product accounting assessments
Act as the auditors’ main contact for complex technical judgement areas
Close out audit findings related to accounting treatment and prevent material audit adjustments in assigned areas
Define transaction-accounting rules for fees, FX, chargebacks, settlements and processor flows
Work with Finance Transformation to implement accounting rules in NetSuite posting logic and automated controls
Maintain the US GAAP-to-statutory reconciliation
Support consolidation with the Financial Reporting and Consolidation Manager
Maintain consistent intercompany recharges across the Group
Run a prioritised technical accounting log reviewed monthly with Financial Control and Finance Operations leads
Partner with Global Finance Operations and Reconciliation and Strategic Finance to ensure accurate consolidated and statutory accounts

Requirements

What you’ll need

ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent qualification
7 or more years of post-qualification experience
Background in Big 4 or similar audit, ideally in financial services, or in an in-house technical accounting team
Direct experience in a remittance, payments, e-money or similarly regulated financial services business
Strong technical knowledge of US GAAP
Solid working knowledge of FRS 102 or IFRS
Experience with credit loss accounting under CECL or IFRS 9
Clear, concise technical writing
Confidence defending accounting positions with auditors and senior stakeholders
Hands-on experience posting complex journals and preparing supporting policy papers
Right to work in the applied location, or eligibility for possible visa sponsorship
Experience in US GAAP consolidation for a multi-entity international group (nice to have)
Experience designing accounting rules for ERP or automation projects, ideally in NetSuite (nice to have)
Exposure to share-based payments, debt facilities or equity fundraising accounting (nice to have)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Meaningful work helping immigrants build financial stability and access financial services
Opportunity to work at a Series B fintech with a global team spanning 20+ countries
Hybrid working model, typically requiring 1–2 days per week in the office
Visa sponsorship may be provided on some roles on a case-by-case basis