FGL Accountant Senior
About this role
Financial general ledger senior accountant — Finance | Sofia, Bulgaria
About the team
The Financial General Ledger (FGL) team sits at the heart of SumUp's financial operations, responsible for the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger across an increasingly complex and fast-growing business. As SumUp scales — with lending volumes growing 7x, the Merchant Bank doubling in size, and PSP transaction volumes rising 20% year on year — the reconciliation and accounting work this team owns has never been more critical. This role is the technical anchor of the FGL team, providing senior oversight, driving reconciliation quality, and coaching junior members.
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Responsibilities
- Own complex reconciliations across core revenue streams, including acquirer settlements, chargebacks, and merchant payables — identifying and resolving mismatches between automated postings and actual funds
- Review and oversee postings and bank reconciliation work completed by junior accountants, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and audit-ready documentation
- Record processing fee accruals, resolve settlement and funding mismatches, and apply IFRS 9 revenue recognition standards to lending and payments activity
- Build and maintain a structured tracking log for open reconciling items, with clear resolution timelines and root-cause analysis
- Identify opportunities to reduce manual activity through automation and system integrations, without losing analytical rigour
- Support the implementation and documentation of our Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) framework
- You'll be great for this role if…
- Solid accounting experience gained within an international company, with a strong foundation in reconciliations, general ledger management, and financial reporting under IFRS standards.
- Proven ability to manage and critically evaluate high volumes of data, spotting patterns, pinpointing root causes, and reducing unexplained differences.
- Experience reviewing and coaching others' work, with the communication skills to give clear, constructive feedback and raise team standards.
- Strong Excel skills (pivots, VLOOKUPs, SUMIFs and beyond), with comfort navigating multiple data systems and an appetite for process improvement.
- Ability to explain complex accounting issues clearly to non-finance stakeholders, and to escalate with facts and impact when needed.
- Why you should join SumUp
- 🌍 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 set up
- 🌈 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 €2000 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: new baby bonus and subsidised daycare for kids aged 9 months to 12 years
- 🌴 Break4me: 1-month sabbatical after 3 years of service
- 🔗 Referral Bonus: earn additional rewards by referring talented individuals to join the SumUp team
- 10 days educational leave
- ACCA Certification support
About SumUp
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. Job Application Tip We recognise that candidates feel they need to meet 100% of the job criteria in order to apply for a job. Please note that this is only a guide. If you don’t tick every box, it’s ok too because it means you have room to learn and develop your career at SumUp.