At Ocado Group, we are a global technology leader reinventing the retail landscape through cutting-edge AI and robotic engineering. While our automation powers the world’s most advanced fulfillment centers, our people drive our international growth.
The Next Chapter: We are launching a brand-new Global Shared Service Centre in Sofia. Positioned as the strategic heart of our international finance and people operations, this hub offers a unique opportunity to help build a global team from the ground up.
The Opportunity
As a GL Accountant, you won't just manage numbers—you will shape how we work. You will own financial close activities, partner with wider international finance teams, and deliver trusted, high-impact reporting.
We are looking for a motivated professional who sees beyond the spreadsheets—someone eager to hunt down process improvements, champion continuous innovation, and take pride in working with a high-performing team toward their full potential.
Your impact
- End-to-End Ownership: Lead month-end close processes for your business area, including journal preparation and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Collaboration: Work with Commercial Finance to provide variance insights, and update monthly KPIs.
- Audit & Controls: Maintain high-standard controls and actively participate in half-year and year-end audit processes.
- Continuous Improvement: Facilitate ad-hoc analysis on specific projects, identifying opportunities to streamline operations and drive efficiency.
What you bring to the team
Education and skills
- Qualifications: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a relevant field.
- Data Savvy: Advanced Excel skills with experience in mainstream accounting packages. Knowledge of Google Suite is a plus.
- Analytical Power: Proven experience handling large volumes of data with the ability to consolidate and extract meaningful insights.
Mindset and soft skills
- Adaptability: A flexible approach with the ability to prioritize and thrive in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
- Growth Mindset: Strong attention to detail combined with a desire to continuously improve both your technical skills and business understanding.
- Collaboration: Excellent communication skills with an open, personable, and hardworking attitude.
Why you should join us
Sofia is the cornerstone of our global operations. This role offers high visibility across the entire finance function. You will collaborate closely with Group Finance on technical reporting, support Commercial Finance Partners, and maintain a broad network of internal stakeholders (FP&A, Tax, Treasury, AP, AR) to drive operational excellence.
What we offer you
- Work-Life Balance: Hybrid office policy (60% onsite) + 30 days of our "Work from Anywhere" program.
- Time Off: 25 days of annual leave.
- Financial Perks: €150 monthly allowance for wellbeing or flexible expenses.
- Health & Security: Comprehensive medical plan (including health & dental coverage), life and disability insurance.
- Family & Support: Enhanced maternity/paternity leave and an Employee Assistance Program.
Equal Opportunities at Ocado Group We are an equal opportunities employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Accounting or Finance
- Advanced Excel skills
- Experience with mainstream accounting packages
- Ability to handle large volumes of data
Ocado Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Ocado Group and has not been reviewed or approved by Ocado Group.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity programs include free share awards after six months of service, with additional access to broad-based plans such as SIP, Sharesave, and ESPP in applicable regions.
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Flexible Benefits — Work arrangements often allow hybrid schedules and a limited work‑from‑anywhere allowance, alongside flexible leave options and discount schemes depending on role and location.
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Parental & Family Support — Policies cover birth, adoption, fostering and surrogacy, with returner coaching and additional flexible arrangements after leave where applicable.
Ocado Group Insights
What We Do
When our journey started, we were all about changing the way people shop for groceries. Nearly 20 years later, we’re a FTSE 100, client-focused business that provides services, technology, and automation to grocery e-commerce businesses around the world.
