Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1,200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office‑based roles.
Position: Accountant
Location: This role may be office based in London, or Remote in EMEA Time Zones.
What your day will look like

Assist in the month end reporting process to deliver timely and accurate information
Have full responsibility for a part of the ledger processes relevant to your strengths
Assist with the year end audit process and statutory reporting
Support the finance team's wider plans to prepare for an IPO
Improve the efficiency of financial processes and procedures and monitor compliance
Share knowledge between team members to ensure cover is available when needed
Actively develop your own skills to ensure current knowledge of applicable standards and regulations
Establish strong relationships with key colleagues outside the wider finance team

What we are looking for in you

Exceptional academic track record and subsequent career performance
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent
Qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, ACMA, CPA, etc.)
Experience at a large public accounting firm, or public multinational corporate accounting department preferred
NetSuite or similar enterprise‑grade systems experience
Willingness to travel up to four times per year

What we offer colleagues

Distributed work environment with twice‑yearly team sprints in person
Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
Annual compensation review
Recognition rewards
Annual holiday leave
Maternity and paternity leave
Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform
Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long‑haul company events

Equal Opportunity Employer
Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.
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