Purchase Ledger/Accounts Payable Supervisor in London

We provide cost-effective, high-performance infrastructure for AI start-ups and large enterprise customers. Nscale enables AI-focused companies to achieve superior results by reducing the complexity of AI development. Our GPU cloud bolsters technical capabilities and directly supports strategic business outcomes, including cost management, rapid innovation, and environmental responsibility.

If you join our team, you’ll be contributing to building the technology that powers the future. We’re hiring a General Ledger Accountant to own the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of Nscale’s financial records. Reporting to the Finance Manager, this role sits at the center of the Finance function and works closely with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, and Finance leadership.

You’ll maintain the general ledger, manage key elements of the month-end close, and ensure transactional data is accurately recorded, reconciled, and reported in line with accounting standards and internal controls. Your work will provide reliable financial data that supports sound decision-making across the business while strengthening the processes and controls that underpin Nscale’s continued growth.

General Ledger Management

• Process journal entries across the general ledger with precision and timeliness.
• Maintain the chart of accounts and ensure correct coding and classification of transactions.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts to supporting documentation, subsidiary ledgers, and external statements.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies, posting errors, and reconciliation variances promptly.
• Execute month-end close procedures, including accruals, adjusting entries, and account reconciliations.
• Prepare and review trial balances to ensure accounts are balanced and properly supported.
• Support the preparation of monthly financial statements and management reporting packages.
• Maintain close checklists and documentation for audit and compliance purposes.

Controls, Compliance & Data Integrity

• Implement and maintain internal controls over financial reporting and transaction processing.
• Conduct regular transaction audits to ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures.

Reconciliations & Financial Analysis

• Perform detailed reconciliations across bank, credit card, intercompany, and accrued expense accounts.
• Prepare variance analyses and explain significant movements in the general ledger.
• Support ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting requests from Finance leadership.
• Maintain proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems to ensure accurate data entry and reporting.
• Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and improve operational efficiency.
• Support system upgrades, migrations, and implementations as needed.
• Partner with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll teams to ensure seamless transaction flow.
• Support external auditors during audit fieldwork and provide requested documentation.

3–5+ years of experience in general ledger accounting, financial accounting, or a similar role.

• Strong proficiency with accounting software and ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, QuickBooks, or similar.
• Solid understanding of GAAP and broader accounting standards.
• Advanced capability in Microsoft Excel for reporting, analysis, and data reconciliation.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain financial data to non-accounting stakeholders.

We're building something extraordinary, and we want you at the core. Highly competitive compensation package (base + bonus + equity), with performance reviews every 12 months. Expect a dynamic progression plan tailored to your ambitions. Our flexible workplace trusts Nscalers to deliver, giving you the autonomy to shape your day around life's moments.

We strongly encourage applications from people of colour, the LGBTQ+ community, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, parents, carers, and people from lower socio-economic backgrounds. Actual compensation may vary based on job-related factors such as skill set, experience, education, and location. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for bonus, equity, and/or commission programs. Nscale may offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, flexible paid time off, parental leave, and retirement plan participation.

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