Financial Accountant - English (CPH)

At Simply.TV, we're redefining how the world experiences TV metadata. As a leading provider of advanced, AI-driven metadata solutions, we empower broadcasters, streaming platforms, and telecom operators to deliver smarter, more engaging content discovery experiences. From next-gen EPG (Electronic Program Guide) data to rich content enrichment, we enable our partners to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving media landscape. 

Headquartered in Copenhagen, but supported by 400+ employees and freelancers worldwide, our data fuels user interfaces that are used by millions of viewers every day — and we’re just getting started. Whether you're passionate about media technology, data engineering, or product innovation, Simply.TV is the place to shape the future of TV — and have fun doing it. 

Join us, and let’s make content discovery simple, powerful, and inspiring!

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Financial Accountant to support our global finance operations. In this role, you will help ensure the smooth day-to-day running of core finance processes, including payroll administration for the US and UK, customer invoicing, accounts payable and receivable activities, expense management, and month-end close support.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys working with financial systems, improving processes, and ensuring accuracy in a fast-paced, international environment. You will work closely with the Finance team and external partners to maintain strong financial controls and timely reporting.

What you will drive & own:

• Payroll & compliance
• Coordinate and support monthly payroll processing for employees in the US, UK, and Philippines in collaboration with external payroll providers.
• Ensure payroll inputs (incl. new hires, terminations, salary changes, bonuses, benefits) are accurate and submitted on time.
• Conduct with payroll reconciliations and ensure payroll data is accurately reflected in the general ledger.
• Accounts receivable & invoicing
• Prepare and issue customer invoices using QuickBooks.
• Apply incoming customer payments and reconcile them to outstanding invoices.
• Monitor accounts receivable aging and follow up on overdue balances.
• Maintain accurate customer records and resolve billing or payment queries.
• Perform periodic AR reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Accounts payable & expenses
• Review, code, and process supplier and freelancer invoices, ensuring proper approval and compliance with company policies.
• Maintain vendor master data and respond to supplier inquiries in a timely manner.
• Prepare and process vendor payments (e.g., ACH, wire transfers, and other payment methods) in line with approval controls.
• Reconcile accounts payable balances and investigate any variances.
• Review and process employee expense reports, ensuring compliance with company policies and proper documentation.
• Month end close & financial controls
• Support month-end close activities, incl. preparing accruals and journal entries
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and maintain supporting documentation.
• Ensure financial data is complete, accurate, and submitted within deadlines.
• Maintain organized, audit-ready documentation and support audit requests.
• Ensure all processes follow internal controls, policies, and regulatory requirements.
• General financial support
• Maintain accurate and well-organized financial records across systems and files.
• Assist with improving finance processes, controls, and automation where possible.
• Provide financial data and support for ad-hoc analysis, projects, and reporting requests.
• Collaborate with Finance, People team, and operational teams across regions

You'll thrive in this role if you are/have:

• A degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or similar.
• 3+ years of experience in a finance, accounting, payroll, or assistant accountant role.
• Experience driving payroll processes, ideally in the US and/or UK.
• Hands-on experience with accounting systems, preferably QuickBooks.
• Understand core accounting principles, including AP, AR, and month-end close processes.
• Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Comfortable working with confidential and sensitive information.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, international, and remote-friendly environment.
• Excellent written and spoken English skills; Danish or Spanish is a plus.
• Are proactive, reliable, and eager to learn and improve processes.

• Accurate and timely payroll processing
• On-time and accurate invoicing and payment processing
• Healthy AR aging and timely collections
• Month-end close completed according to schedule
• Strong data accuracy and audit readiness

• 🌍 Work in a global environment – Support finance operations across global locations, including US, Europe, and Asia.
• 📊 Build strong financial foundations – Play a key role in ensuring accurate, compliant, and efficient finance processes.
• 🚀 Grow your career – Gain exposure to global payroll, accounting, and financial operations in a scaling tech company.
• ⚙️ Improve how we work – Help optimize systems and processes as Simply.TV continues to grow.

• Reports to: Chief Financial Officer
• Employment Type: Full-Time Employment
• Location: Denmark preferred
• Type of Collaboration: Remote (40hrs/week)