Accountant in Waltham Cross

Crisp is the leading collaborative commerce platform that connects CPG brands to real-time sales and inventory data from 40+ retailers and distributors. We serve 7,000+ brands representing over $2.5T in retail sales across 250K+ stores, working with industry leaders like J.M. Smucker, Nestlé, and KraftHeinz. Following our recent $72M Series B funding and strategic acquisitions, we are positioned for aggressive global expansion and product innovation in the $15T+ global supply chain market.

This is a dynamic, evolving position reporting directly to the Director of Accounting, offering plenty of opportunity for growth as you leverage your strengths. Whether your background is in startups or large enterprises, you understand the meaningful impact possible within a smaller, agile organization — and you’re eager to help define your role and contribute to Crisp’s future.

About the position:

We are a growing startup looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our finance function during an exciting phase of growth. This role will be hands-on and impactful, taking ownership of the month-end close, VAT compliance, and audit support, while helping to build and improve scalable finance processes. You will work closely with the wider business and play a key role in ensuring accurate, timely financial reporting in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own and manage the month-end close process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Prepare and review monthly management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations
• Prepare and submit UK VAT returns, ensuring compliance with VAT regulations and Making Tax Digital
• Maintain the general ledger and financial records within NetSuite
• Assist with year-end accounts and statutory reporting
• Act as a key point of contact for external auditors, supporting audit planning and responding to queries
• Help design, improve, and document finance processes and controls suitable for a scaling startup
• Partner with internal stakeholders to provide accurate financial information and insight
• Support and mentor junior team members as the finance function grows

About You:

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, or CIMA), or qualified by experience
• Strong hands-on experience with month-end close in a UK accounting environment
• Solid knowledge of UK VAT and compliance requirements
• Experience assisting with external audits
• Experience using NetSuite (essential or highly desirable)
• Comfortable working in a startup or fast-growing environment with evolving processes
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with accounting systems
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities

What Makes a Great Fit at Crisp:

• Collaboration: You believe the best results come from working together. You share ideas, pitch in, and elevate those around you.
• Grit: You’re curious, self-driven, and unafraid to roll up your sleeves. You get the job done even when the path isn’t clear and adapt quickly when things change.
• People: You stay close to those we serve. Listening, learning, and building what matters most.
• Feedback: You see it as fuel. You give it with care, take it with humility, and use it to level up.
• Ingenuity: You solve problems with creativity and speed. You look for ways to streamline, automate, or improve without being asked.

We are committed to transparency, diversity, and meritocracy, fostering an environment where every team member is empowered to make an impact, grow personally, and advance in their career. We invite you to join us — not just to take on a role, but to help shape a company you’re proud to be part of.

Compensation for this role is determined based on a variety of factors, including individual qualifications, professional experience, skills, and geographic location. We are committed to fair and competitive pay, and compensation details and expectations will be shared and discussed with candidates as the hiring process progresses.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United Kingdom. Crisp is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.