Accounting Manager, Nscale
£45-70k
More information about location
Hyperscaler engineered for AI
Posted today
Hyperscaler engineered for AI
21-100 employees
Posted today
£45-70k
More information about location
21-100 employees
Company mission
To provide cost-effective, high-performance infrastructure for AI.
Role
Who you are
- 3+ years of Audit experience (Big 4 or equivalent preferred)
- Fully Chartered (ACA, ACCA, CPA, CA, CIMA)
- Industry experience (12–18 months) in an accounting or general ledger role
- Strong knowledge of IFRS, with bonus points for US GAAP exposure
- Confident reading and interpreting contracts for accounting treatment
- Proficient in Excel and experienced with ERP/accounting systems
- Naturally curious – wants to understand the "why" behind the numbers
Desirable
- Strong communicator with the ability to influence across teams
- Detail-oriented but can see the bigger picture
- Enjoys variety, thrives in fast-moving environments, and likes solving ambiguous problems and being hands-on and pragmatic
What the job involves
- This Accounting Manager role is pivotal in bringing clarity and control to the operational accounting function at nScale. You will focus on lease and tangible fixed asset accounting, (especially data centre leasing), intercompany, cash, IFRS compliance, and supporting the transition to US GAAP as we prepare for broader international growth. This is a hands-on role suited to someone with an audit background and a strong understanding of accounting standards, with the curiosity and drive to challenge assumptions, build robust processes, and drive change
- Own and manage accounting for key contracts and transactions, including lease agreements and financing arrangements
- Lead the month-end close and reporting process, ensuring timeliness and accuracy
- Oversee balance sheet reconciliations, general ledger reviews, and financial controls
- Serve as the primary contact for local and external auditors, preparing documentation and responding to queries
- Collaborate closely with Finance Ops and Legal teams to interpret contracts and assess accounting implications
- Develop and implement accounting policies and procedures, with a particular focus on lease and tangible fixed asset accounting
- Build and enhance our control framework to ensure financial integrity and compliance
- Help us build a "good to great" finance function
Salary benchmarks
Our take
Hyperscalers - large data centres used for providing large amounts of computing power - are vital for the growing requirements of AI and tech innovations. Nscale provides sustainable AI cloud computing solutions for GPUs, utilising hyperscale data centres that are sustainable and energy efficient.
Nscale’s data centre in the Arctic Circle minimises environmental damage, leveraging the local climate for adiabatic cooling. Pair this with Nscale’s commitment to using 100% renewable energy, the company is an attractive AI cloud service provider for companies wanting to contribute to a sustainable digital future. Furthermore, the company’s AI stack offers performance and efficiency to aid the often heavy workloads of LLM and GenAI.
The recent opening of a Norwegian data centre adds even more power to Nscale’s offering. Its flexible and scaleable nature means that it is suitable for both large enterprises and small startups wanting to capitalise on deep learning, analytics and AI capabilities.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Company
Funding (1 round)
Dec 2024
$155m
Series A
Total funding: $155m
Company benefits
- As a start-up, we're currently scoping out our benefits package so we'll be adding to our current offerings next year. For now, we can offer: 🇬🇧
- 25 days annual leave (excluding UK public holidays) 🇬🇧
- Pension Contribution / Salary Sacrifice Pension Plan 🇬🇧
- A generous Employee Share Option Plan 🇬🇧
- Flexible remote-working policy with a minimum of four get-together events in London per year 🇬🇧
- The chance to work alongside a team of talented, hard-working, passionate people in a role where you’ll see the impact of your work everyday! 🇬🇧
Company values
- Relentless Innovation - At Nscale, we constantly push the boundaries of innovation, embracing creative risks to shape the future. Our aim is to deliver products that not only meet but exceed today’s expectations, setting new standards for tomorrow.
- Ownership & Accountability - Every Nscaler is fully accountable for their work, driving it with excellence and urgency. We set high standards, ensuring that our contributions are not just good but exceptional.
- Openness & Transparency - We believe trust and transparency are key to our success. We maintain open communication within our teams and with stakeholders, sharing both successes and challenges. Our open-source approach allows customers to explore our technology, building trust and ensuring our solutions are both innovative, secure, and reliable.
- Customer Centric Focus - Our customers are central to our mission, and we are committed to delivering impactful solutions that drive real-world success. We focus on deeply understanding their needs and challenges, striving to exceed expectations in both product quality and service.
- Sustainability - We are dedicated to considering the long-term environmental and societal impacts of our technologies. By integrating sustainability into our operations and product development, we ensure that our innovations are both effective and responsible, contributing positively to the world around us.
- Full Speed Collaborative Excellence & Excellence in Execution - Collaboration at Nscale is fast, efficient, and respectful. We work together seamlessly, with clear communication and mutual respect, ensuring our shared goals are met with high standards and impactful outcomes. We set high standards for personal and team performance and deliver quality results consistently and efficiently.
- Adaptability & Resilience - We embrace change and adapt quickly to new situations. We demonstrate perseverance in the face of obstacles.
- Humility - We practice humility and are always willing to learn. We act without ego.
Company HQ
Westminster, London, UK
Leadership
Josh Payne
(CEO & Founder)Also a General Partner at OpenSky Ventures, Founder of Onward, Advisor at Retention Brands and a Founder and Boardmember at StackCommerce.
Karl Havard
(COO)Previously Head of EMEA GtM at AWS and was also the Managing Director at Taiga Cloud. They are currently a Member of the Board of Trustees at Blind Veterans UK, Board Advisor at DARK MATTER and Founder of Ikigai Technology.
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