Senior FGL Accountant

Location: Sofia | On-site | Full-time

Are you a detail-oriented accounting professional who thrives in complex, high-volume financial environments?

At SumUp, we are scaling rapidly across multiple financial products and international markets. With growth comes financial complexity — and we are strengthening our General Ledger team to ensure revenue accuracy, settlement integrity, and strong balance sheet control in a dynamic fintech environment.

This is a high-impact role for a senior accountant who wants to go beyond routine bookkeeping and work at the core of payments accounting.

As a Senior Financial General Ledger Accountant, you will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data within a high-volume payments environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Reconciling revenue streams, acquirer settlements, receivables, chargebacks, and merchant balances

• Investigating and resolving discrepancies across systems, payment providers, and bank accounts

• Supporting month-end close and maintaining audit-ready documentation

• Reviewing postings prepared by junior team members and ensuring quality control

• Strengthening internal financial controls and mitigating risk

• Identifying automation and process improvement opportunities

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance data accuracy and reporting reliability

You will work at the intersection of accounting, payments operations, and systems — gaining exposure to complex fintech processes.

• Work in a fast-growing international fintech with a strong Sofia presence

• Gain hands-on exposure to payments, settlements, and high-volume transaction accounting

• Develop expertise in revenue accounting within a regulated environment

• Be part of a structured finance team with clear processes and internal controls

• Opportunity to influence automation and improve financial workflows

• Stable corporate environment with international standards and career growth opportunities

This role is ideal for accountants who enjoy reconciliation complexity, technical accounting challenges, and working with large data volumes.

• 3–5+ years of accounting experience, ideally in payments, fintech, banking, or financial services

• Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial statement structure

• Experience with high-volume reconciliations and revenue accounting

• Advanced Excel skills

• SAP or other ERP experience is considered an advantage

• Strong analytical mindset and high attention to detail

• Fluent English

ACCA/CIMA studies or certification are considered an advantage.

You will be part of a mission-driven global fintech supporting millions of merchants worldwide. Your work will directly safeguard revenue accuracy and financial integrity in a rapidly scaling organization.

Professional Growth & Development

• €2,000 annual Learning & Development budget

• 10 additional paid study days per year

• Full support for ACCA certification (exam fees and study time covered)

• Exposure to complex, high-impact accounting topics

Work-Life Balance

• 25 days paid annual leave

• 1-month paid sabbatical after 3 years

• Dedicated study leave

International Environment

• Collaboration with colleagues from 60+ countries

• Inclusive, team-oriented culture

• Strong focus on innovation and continuous improvement

Additional Benefits

• Corporate Benefits platform (1,500+ brands)

• FutureBens sustainable product discounts

• Subsidised Urban Sports Club membership

• Corporate Pension Scheme

• Subsidised meals

• Regular team and social events

1. Initial interview with Talent Acquisition

2. Hiring Manager interview

3. Practical accounting case to assess hands-on skills

4. Final Bar Raiser interview