This is a senior technical accounting role with real strategic influence — not a policy maintenance job. You'll help shape how SumUp's financial statements are structured and how complex IFRS standards are applied across a business that spans payments, banking, lending, and other financial products across 37 markets and 10 legal entities.
You'll bring the technical accounting perspective that helps SumUp make sound business decisions and accurate reporting judgements — from new IFRS standards adoption to how we treat internally developed products on the balance sheet. The role requires someone who loves deep research and knows how to distill it into a clear, concise conclusion.
You'll be part of the Global Finance team, working closely with the Group Reporting and Controlling teams, together shaping how SumUp reports its financials to leadership, auditors, and investors.
This is an individual contributor role with significant cross-functional influence.
🎥 Get a feel for our Sofia office: Sofia
What you'll do
- Lead the adoption and application of new and evolving IFRS standards, assessing their impact on SumUp's P&L and financial position
- Research complex accounting questions and translate them into clear, well-supported technical positions
- Review significant transactions and contracts for accounting implications, working alongside Legal, FP&A, Tax, and Accounting
- Own and evolve the Accounting Manual, turning principle-based standards into practical, accessible guidance for finance teams across the business
- Act as the trusted escalation point for technical accounting questions across the organization, supporting and upskilling finance teams as the business grows
What you'll bring
- Deep IFRS expertise with experience applying principle-based standards to complex, non-routine transactions
- A genuine love of research — curious, thorough, and always asking the right questions before reaching a conclusion
- The ability to interpret complex accounting standards and communicate what they mean for the business in simple terms
- Ideally, a professional qualification — ACCA, ACA or CPA — and a Master's degree in Accounting or Finance
- Background in Big 4 audit or a large or listed company accounting function, with exposure to complex group structures
🌍 Opportunity to work with SumUppers globally on large-scale fintech products used by millions of businesses worldwide, from our modern Sofia office. This involves an office-first setup
🌈 Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: be part of a workplace that values and promotes diversity, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone's perspectives are respected and embraced
🚀 Enrolment onto our Virtual Stock Option programme: you will own a stake in SumUp's future success
📚 A dedicated annual L&D budget of €2,000 for your individual development, which you can use to attend conferences and/or advancing your career through further education
🏖 Generous time off: 25 days of paid leave, plus one extra day per year of service (up to 35), along with public holidays and special leave options
🏥 Peace of mind: comprehensive health and life insurance — includes dental coverage
💪 Stay active: on-site yoga and a co-sponsored Multisport card offering access to hundreds of sports facilities
🍽 Meal support: benefit from a tax-free food voucher program plus flexibility via our Re:Benefits platform
🚌 Easy commute: free shuttle buses connecting directly to Joliot-Curie metro station
👶 Family-friendly: child birth or adoption of a child bonus
🌴 Break4me: 1-month sabbatical after 3 years of service
🔗 Referral Bonus: earn additional rewards by referring talented individuals to join the SumUp team
Be empowered to do more that matters.
At SumUp, we're on a mission to empower small businesses across the globe by providing simple and affordable tools that allow them to thrive. Today, over 4 million businesses in 37 markets rely on SumUp as their financial partner to manage payments, finance and customer relationships.
Our commitment to small businesses is reflected in our diverse team of over 3,000 SumUppers from over 90 nationalities, united by global collaboration and an innovative mindset. Our core values lay the foundation for who we are and what we stand for, shaping our work culture and driving our success. We foster inclusivity and a continuous learning culture, providing a safe space for personal and professional growth. Our differences make us unique and strong as we strive to create an environment where everyone belongs and feels supported, no matter how they identify.
SumUp is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, actively seeking and embracing diversity in our workforce. We don't make hiring or employment decisions based on race, colour, religion or religious belief, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age or any other basis protected by applicable laws or prohibited by company policy. Our commitment extends beyond recruitment to creating a safe and respectful workplace where harassment of any form is strictly prohibited. Discover more about our culture and opportunities on our careers website, and follow our journey on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok.
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Skills Required
- 10+ years of experience in accounting, controlling, or financial reporting in multi-entity organizations
- Hands-on experience as a Technical Accountant or IFRS specialist
- Strong knowledge of IFRS and month-end/year-end reporting
- Experience preparing accounting memos and advising on judgment-based topics
- Fluent English with strong written and presentation skills
- Highly detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable in a fast-changing environment
- ACA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent
- Experience in audit or internal control frameworks
- Exposure to AI-powered accounting tools
SumUp Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is positioned as a standout, including 22 vacation days that increase with tenure, public holidays, a quarterly Wellness Day, special leave, and a fully paid one‑month sabbatical after three years. This combination makes time-off benefits feel notably robust in the overall rewards package.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, with medical plan options (including carriers such as Cigna and Kaiser) plus dental and vision. Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage are also part of the protection package in the U.S. materials.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits include a published 401(k) match formula that provides an employer match up to a stated cap. The clarity of the match structure supports straightforward evaluation during offer comparisons.
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What We Do
SumUp believes that every business should have access to affordable, easy-to-use financial solutions, no matter their size. That’s why more than 3 million businesses worldwide rely on SumUp to run their business. What started out as one card reader has now turned into a range of payment hardware, banking solutions, marketing, and loyalty tools, invoicing, and so much more. From sales and marketing to product and engineering, our cross-functional US team works together to ensure that small business owners can be successful doing what they love.
Why Work With Us
SumUp USA is part of the global SumUp organization that stretches across multiple continents from Berlin to Sao Paulo. Our teams are multicultural, have a collaborative mindset and bold goals. Join our mission if you want to become part of the success story and help empower over 3 million merchants using SumUp already!
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