Senior Group Accountant

About Paysafe
Paysafe is a leading payments platform with an extensive track record of serving merchants and consumers in the global entertainment sectors. Its core purpose is to enable businesses and consumers to connect and transact seamlessly through industry-leading capabilities in payment processing, digital wallet, and online cash solutions. With 29 years of online payment experience, an annualized transactional volume of $152 billion in 2024, and approximately 3,000 employees located in 12+ countries, Paysafe connects businesses and consumers across 260 payment types in 48 currencies around the world. Delivered through an integrated platform, Paysafe solutions are geared toward mobile-initiated transactions, real-time analytics and the convergence between brick-and-mortar and online payments. Further information is available at .

It starts here. Have a global impact on the world of payments.
This role sits within the Group Finance function of Paysafe Group Limited, a dynamic global fintech business listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Reporting to the Senior Manager – Management Reporting, the position requires a candidate with a strong background in financial accounting and external reporting. The role focuses on period-end reporting, SOX compliance, and process improvements aligned with a broader Group transformation initiative.

The successful candidate will gain exposure to various functions across Group Finance, engaging deeply in the Group close process and assisting in the review and analysis of financial information to draw sound and concise conclusions.

As a key member of the Group Financial Reporting team, the London-based
Senior Group Accountant
will collaborate closely with multiple functions across the Group and global finance teams, including Corporate Finance, FP&A, Tax, Treasury, and senior management.

The Group Financial Reporting team comprises individuals with diverse experience and expertise. As Paysafe enters its sixth year as a listed company, opportunities for learning and growth are greater than ever. We are excited to recruit a like-minded individual who is passionate, driven, and proactive.

What Paysafe stands for:

• Being open and honest.
• Keeping focused.
• Operating with Courage.
• Pioneering the future.

Our values and culture are driven by Equality, Development, Social Responsibility and Wellbeing. If you want to find out more about life at Paysafe, check out our careers page here .

How we work:
We follow a hybrid working model, spending an average of
three days per week
at our office location. The office is located in Gresham Street next to St Paul's cathedral with easy access and transport links via St Paul's, Bank, Cannon Street, City Thameslink, Liverpool Street, Farringdon, Mansion House.

The impact you will have:

• Perform monthly reconciliations and analytical reviews of balance sheet and income statement line items, presenting findings to senior management on a quarterly basis.
• Assist in the preparation of the Group financial reporting package for monthly, quarterly, and annual results.
• Support the preparation of disclosure documentation for quarterly and annual financial statements.
• Liaise with divisional finance teams to ensure timely and accurate close processes and provide analysis of reporting entity submissions.
• Provide guidance to divisional teams on accounting for unusual transactions.
• Support the delivery of materials to external auditors.
• Contribute to ad hoc projects and initiatives as required by the wider team.
• Support EPM transformation projects.

What we're looking for:

• Fully qualified ACA/ACCA (or equivalent).
• Minimum 3 years PQE.
• Experience in multi-currency group consolidation with a strong understanding of foreign currency accounting principles.
• Proven ability to analyse financial data, draw sound conclusions, and identify potential issues (familiar with Hyperion or OneStream)
• Strong knowledge of IFRS or US GAAP and practical application.
• Familiarity with SOX compliance and internal control requirements.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with OneStream or system implementation is a bonus.
• Ability to present financial information clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• A team player with strong technical skills and a proactive approach to ownership and accountability.

A snippet of what you'll get in return:

• Make your day work for you with our flexible working hours.
• You decide what your holiday looks like with the option to buy or sell your holiday and carry over up to 5 days into the next year.
• Enjoy social events on our roof top terrace with views onto St Pauls Cathedral.
• Our fully equipped facilities include showers, hairdryers and straighteners and fresh towels.
• Start your day with a free breakfast, fresh fruit and snacks.
• Take a breather in our dedicated wellbeing room.
• Spend time with those important to you with our enhanced paid family policies.
• Test our products Skrill and Neteller. Upon joining we will award you £50 into each wallet.
• Enjoy our discounts on memberships via vitality including, gyms, leisure centres, yoga/Pilates across the country.
• Need a new Laptop or TV? We offer support purchasing Apple and LG products via Stormfront technology.
• Join our six employee-led equality communities and help foster a workplace that celebrates diversity and create opportunities to collaborate and learn.
• Give back to the community with four paid charity days.
• Kickstart your weekend early with our summer hours during the months of June, July and August with a 3pm finish every Friday.
• Let's not forget, we also offer: Private health insurance (pre-existing conditions are included) & dental insurance, income protection, life assurance and more.

What to expect next:

• Phone screen with Talent Acquisition
• Video interview with the Hiring Manager.
• In-person interview
• Final HR interview with Talent Acquisition

If you're successful joining the team, you'll be meeting our CEO in person during our new joiners breakfast in London – a great opportunity to network with your peers.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Paysafe is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to providing a work environment of mutual respect to everyone without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.