Accounting Manager, Blank Street
United Kingdom
+ Equity
Coffee chain
Job no longer available
Coffee chain
201-500 employees
Job no longer available
+ Equity
201-500 employees
Company mission
To reimagine local commerce to better serve their customers, neighborhoods, and the planet.
Role
Who you are
- 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
What the job involves
- 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
Salary benchmarks
Our take
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.
What started as one electric-powered coffee cart in 2020 has expanded to over 50 locations across New York City, Boston and London. Blank Street wants to serve coffee cheaper than Starbucks but tastier than Dunkin’ Donuts – its main competitors – and has done so with automation, specifically Eversys espresso makers that can produce 700 drinks an hour.
The chain has received mighty financing, including from real estate tycoon Tishman Speyer as well as from General Catalyst Partners and Tiger Global Management. This brand is certainly making its mark as its growth has remained at an impressive rate, especially following its entrance into the thriving coffee shop market in the UK.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
11% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
Mar 2023
$20m
EARLY VC
Oct 2021
$25m
SERIES A
Total funding: $52m
Company benefits
- 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
Company HQ
South Williamsburg, NY
Leadership
Issam Freiha
(Co-founder & CEO)Spent less than a year in Investment Banking at Morgan Stanley before becoming a Partner at Reshape (Fmr. Alrai Capital)
Vinay Menda
(Co-founder)Is currently a Board Member for Eden and Hudson River Park Friends, an Advisor for both Vero Leasing and Archie, an Investor at Sprout, Mealco and MainStreet, and a Managing Partner for Reshape Ventures.
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