Accounting Manager, Blank Street

• If you’re an accounting phenom with top-notch organisational skills, a collaborative mindset, and a passion for helping businesses grow, this might just be your dream role
• Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; Masters Degree preferred. CPA / ACA / ACCA accredited
• 5+ years of accounting experience, preferably from a Big 4 accounting/audit firm and retail or hospitality environment
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently, own deliverable timelines, and communicate solutions effectively, while fostering cross-functional collaboration and a team-oriented mindset
• Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP system
• Deep technical accounting experience and a command of UK GAAP accounting principles and procedures, including intercompany transactions and consolidations
• Proficiency in Microsoft suite of products, particularly Excel (VLOOKUPS and Pivot Tables at a minimum)
• Nice-to-have qualities include: familiarity with US GAAP, experience working in Coupa

• Blank Street is on the hunt for a dynamic Accounting Manager to lead the charge in building out our UK Accounting capabilities
• Blank Street would count on you to strengthen our financial foundation and take our Finance department to the next level
• As our Accounting Manager, you’ll be a key player in keeping Blank Street’s finances solid and supporting both our Field and HQ teams
• You’ll work across departments, roll up your sleeves, and make magic happen
• This role is all about ownership, impact, and driving change—qualities we value in every member of the Blank Street team
• Own production of timely, precise, and UK GAAP-compliant financial statements, ensuring clarity and accuracy
• Design and implement rock-solid accounting policies and controls
• Lead external audits with confidence, acting as the expert navigator through regulatory requirements and financial best practices
• Oversee and refine essential financial operations—including AP, payroll, and general ledger—to ensure smooth, seamless processes
• Drive a flawless month-end and year-end close
• Identify gaps, eliminate inefficiencies, and introduce best-in-class processes that elevate financial operations
• Dive deep into financial data, uncovering insights t0 drive better business decisions and long-term growth
• Tackle complex accounting situations, ensuring the right financial strategies & policies are in place
• Partner with teams across the business to refine financial processes, making every function leaner, faster, and smarter
• Assist with finance and key stakeholders—both internal and external—ensuring alignment, clarity, and strong partnerships
• Provide hands-on operational support to leadership, offering expert guidance on accounting matters
• Champion best practices in financial controls, ensuring the company’s financial integrity remains rock-solid
• This in-person role, based at our London office, will report directly to the UK Finance Director

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage. Blank Street covers the full premium for low and mid-tier employee-only plans
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off + company holidays
• Paid parental leave benefits
• Equity
• Learning and development opportunities. We're growing and we'd like for you to be a part of the journey
• A whole lot of Blank Street swag & coffee

Total funding: $52m

More people deserve great coffee and Blank Street strives to make this possible. Blank Street’s formula involves technology enabled, micro-footprint brick-and-mortar spaces which operate at a cheap price meaning they can produce excellent coffee, also, at a reasonable price.