Group Assistant Accountant

We are looking for a motivated and capable Assistant Accountant, ideally someone mid-way through a CIMA, ACCA or ACA qualification, to join our finance team on an initial 12-month fixed-term basis. The role is designed to provide extra capacity and support our month-end processes, billing, deferred income, tax reporting and audit readiness. There is potential for this role to be converted to a permanent position. 

What you'll be doing:

• Assist with month-end close: prepare and post accruals, prepayments, deferred income, deferred/ accrued income, and other adjusting journal entries.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations (e.g. cash, deferred income/liabilities, accruals, other control accounts) to support accurate financial reporting.
• Take ownership of day-to-day billing and usage-based billing processes, raise invoices, manage deferred/recognised income appropriately, and ensure billing integrity.
• Preparation of commission statements based on billing data.
• Support all sales and use tax reporting requirements; work under the guidance of the Financial Controller to ensure compliance.
• Support audit process (audit due in late January): providing supporting schedules and workpapers to auditors; act as a key liaison between finance team and auditors.
• Maintain accurate records: journals, reconciliations, documentation of deferred income, usage billing, commission calculations, tax submissions, audit schedules.
• Provide general accounting support to finance team, helping absorb overflow capacity, including ad-hoc tasks, data entry, ledger maintenance, and assisting with other finance functions as required.

Who we are looking for:

• Part-qualified (or studying) towards CIMA, ACCA or ACA , combining commitment to qualification and a strong foundation in accounting theory.
• Previous exposure to month-end accounting routines: accruals/prepayments, reconciliations, deferred income / deferred/deferred revenue or similar.
• Comfortable working with journal entries, general ledger, reconciliations and reporting under tight deadlines.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills; proficient with Excel (and ideally experience with accounting software / ERP systems).
• Detail-oriented, organised, methodical. You should be able to manage multiple concurrent tasks, maintain control-account accuracy, and ensure compliance.
• Good communication, ability to collaborate with senior finance staff, explain accounting treatments, respond to auditor queries, and work cross-functionally (e.g. sales / operations if needed).
• Flexible, can handle busy periods (e.g. end-of-period close and audit season) and willing to work in a dynamic, evolving environment.

We encourage you to apply even if you do not feel you match all of the requirements exactly. The list of requirements is intended to show the kinds of experience and qualities we're looking for, but it is not exhaustive. If you are interested in the role, the team, and our mission, we would love to consider your application. We are always open to conversations and look forward to hearing from you.

Who we are:

Speechmatics is the leading expert in Speech Intelligence, and uses AI and Machine Learning to unlock business value in human speech worldwide. We work with an amazing mix of global companies, and our technology can integrate into our customers stack irrespective of their industry or use case – making it the go-to solution to harness useful information from speech.

Joining us means working with some of the smartest minds around the world, focused on cutting-edge projects and deploying the latest techniques to disrupt the market. We believe in putting people first; we'll do all we can to help you develop your skills and give you the tools you need to thrive. Our Focus Fridays give you an undisturbed day of focus, offset with Together Tuesdays when we have our team meetings, so you've always got the right balance.

We have structured a hybrid approach that includes 2-3 designated office days each week. This arrangement ensures that while we embrace the advantages of remote work, we also maintain the vital connection and synergy that only in-person interactions can foster.

This is only the beginning; we're looking for amazing people like you to continue our journey…

What we can offer you:

No matter what stage of your career you're at - from paid internships and first-job opportunities through to management and senior positions - we'll support you with the training and development needed to reach your career aspirations with us. There really is no shortage of opportunities here for you to get involved and collaborate with those around you to deliver your best work.

We offer incredibly flexible working, regular company lunches, and birthday celebrations. But that's not all. We've spoken to our teams to find out what they want. From Private Medical, and Dental for you and your family, through to global working opportunities, a generous holiday allowance and pension/401K matching, we want to make sure our employees and their families are looked after. Every employee will receive a working from home allowance for tech or home office equipment (on top of your choice of laptop and accessories of course). Our approach to parental leave is designed to support employees globally. While this varies by geo, we have support in place for parents (including adoption assistance and reproductive health services) to ensure they have the time and financial resources needed to care for their growing families.

At Speechmatics, our mission is simple: Understand Every Voice out there. 

That's not just about our tech – it's the heart and soul of who we are. We welcome different experiences, viewpoints, and identities. For us, it's not just the right thing to do; it's our catalyst for sparking innovation and creativity. Our teams thrive in an environment that celebrates and supports everyone – no matter their gender, identity or expression, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief, marital status, national origin, veteran status, pregnancy, or maternity status.

But we don't just open the door to diversity – we actively welcome it. Why? Because we believe every unique voice adds something special to our team, leading us to smarter solutions and a better workplace.

So, come as you are and join our Speechling community. We're building a place where every voice not only gets heard but is also respected and valued.

For more information on us, please visit our website and follow Speechmatics on our social channels via Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube.