Senior Revenue Accountant
DeepL · London, England
MEET DEEPL
DeepL is a global AI product and research company focused on building secure, intelligent solutions to complex business problems. Over 200,000 business customers and millions of individuals across 228 global markets today trust DeepL's Language AI platform for human-like translation, improved writing and real-time voice translation.
Founded in 2017 by CEO Jaroslaw “Jarek” Kutylowski, DeepL now has around 1,000 passionate employees and is supported by world-renowned investors including Benchmark, IVP, and Index Ventures.
Our goal is to become the global leader in trusted, intelligent AI technology, building products that drive better communication, foster connections, and create a meaningful impact. To achieve this, we need talented people like you to join our journey. If you’re ready to shape the future of AI and grow your career in a fast-moving, purpose-driven environment, DeepL is your next destination.
WHAT SETS US APART
What sets us apart is our blend of cutting-edge AI technology, meaningful work, and a culture where people truly thrive. We’re a team of innovators, researchers, and creators driven by a shared purpose to unlock human potential by making work simpler, smarter, and more connected.
When we share what it’s like to work at DeepL, the reactions are overwhelmingly positive. This might be because of our technology that helps millions of people and businesses communicate and work better every day, or because of the trust, curiosity, and care that shape our culture.
What we know for sure is this: being part of DeepL means joining a team dedicated to innovation, growth, and well-being. Discover more about life at DeepL onLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/deepl/,Instagram https://www.instagram.com/deepl_official/, and our Blog https://www.deepl.com/en/blog.
MEET THE TEAM BEHIND THIS JOURNEY
Are you ready to shape the financial architecture powering hyper-growth Language AI? We are seeking a Senior Revenue Accountant to step into our revenue finance team of approximately 3 people and take the wheel on our revenue recognition strategy and modern systems. In this individual contributor role, you will bring deep technical accounting mastery to a high-tempo Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) environment, tackling complex enterprise contracts and massive transaction data.
You will work closely alongside Deal Desk (our sales contract structuring team), Sales Operations, Legal, Product, and the broader finance team. Together, we ensure seamless IFRS 15 compliance while continually reimagining and optimizing our global revenue engine.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Revenue Recognition
- Ensure accurate and timely recognition of revenue in full compliance with IFRS 15.
- Review and analyze contracts and add-ons to determine appropriate revenue recognition treatment.
- Handle complex revenue scenarios across our SaaS and high-volume data environment.
Financial Reporting
- Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual closing adjustments and reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Assist in the preparation of financial statements and disclosures related to revenue.
- Ensure accounts are closed in a timely manner with robust documentation.
Data Analytics & Automation
- Develop and maintain SQL queries to extract data from various infrastructure (e.g., Salesforce, Databricks) for monthly revenue closing and reporting.
- Automate large-scale reconciliations between source systems and the general ledger, identifying and resolving discrepancies in real-time.
Process Improvement
- Identify opportunities to streamline efficiency and enhance revenue recognition processes within complex contracts.
- Implement best practices to elevate overall financial efficiency and precision.
- Drive full automation and optimization across revenue workflows.
Compliance and Audit
- Ensure strict compliance with all relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate directly with internal and external auditors during audits and reviews.
- Maintain strong internal controls and detailed documentation.
Cross-functional Collaboration
- Work closely with Deal Desk, Legal, Sales Operations, and Product to guarantee operational alignment on revenue matters.
- Provide valuable financial insights and guidance to support broader business decisions.
- Review prospective contracts and empower sales teams to understand key revenue recognition rules.
System Implementation
- Participate in the implementation, testing, and maintenance of revenue recognition systems and tools.
- Ensure all systems are fully configured to comply with IFRS 15 requirements.
- Leverage strong analytical capabilities to handle and interpret large datasets.
Policy Development
- Develop and update clear revenue recognition policies, procedures, flowcharts, and controls documentation.
- Ensure documentation is comprehensive, clear, and accessible internally.
- Take full ownership of our revenue accounting processes.
QUALITIES WE LOOK FOR
Ideally, you'll bring hands-on experience in revenue accounting within complex, fast-growing environments, including:
Experience
- Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in revenue management or technical accounting.
- Strong experience with IFRS 15 is essential.
- Experience at major international accounting firms (KPMG, Deloitte, EY, PwC) is strongly preferred, particularly at assistant manager/manager level or equivalent.
- Audit experience within SaaS or high-volume data environments is highly valued.
Education & Certification
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Qualified accountant qualification (CPA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
- A Master's degree or MBA is a plus.
Technical Skills
- Data fluency: Comfortable working with large transaction datasets and extracting/reconciling data through SQL — writing it yourself or leveraging AI assistance (e.g., Claude). You must understand data structures and sense-check outputs (required).
- AI-native ways of working: Confident using AI tools to query data, automate reconciliations, build financial models, and streamline manual processes (required).
- Proficiency in Workday or Chargebee is a plus.
- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights.
Communication & Stakeholder Management
- Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong stakeholder management abilities.
- Ability to break down and present complex financial details clearly and concisely to diverse stakeholders across the company.
Personal Attributes
- High attention to detail, precision, and accuracy.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities under fast-paced growth conditions.
- Strong ethical standards and an unwavering commitment to confidentiality and integrity in financial reporting.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Diverse and internationally distributed team: joining our team means becoming part of a large, global community with people of more than 90 nationalities. We're more than just colleagues; we're a group of professionals with a shared mission to connect diverse cultures. Our global presence is growing–we've doubled in size nearly every year, with our employees based in the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, Poland, the US, and Japan, and we continue to expand our network.
- Open communication, regular feedback: as a language-focused company, we value the importance of clear, honest communication. We value smooth collaboration, direct and actionable feedback, and believe that leading with empathy and growth mindset makes us better together.
- Hybrid work, flexible hours: we offer a hybrid work schedule, with team members coming into the office twice a week. This allows you to engage directly with your team and experience the unique energy of our workspace, while still enjoying the flexibility and comfort of working from home. With flexible working hours and trust in your productivity, we are in sync with your team’s general locations and time zones to foster effective and seamless collaboration.
- Virtual Shares - An ownership mindset in every role. We believe everyone should share in our success, and that’s why every employee receives Virtual Shares, linking your contribution directly to DeepL’s growth and rewarding you with a stake in our future.
- Regular in-person team events: we bond over vibrant events that are as unique as our team, from local team and business unit gatherings, to new-joiner onboardings, to company-wide events that bring us all together–literally.
- Monthly full-day hacking sessions: every month, we have Hack Fridays, where you can spend your time diving into a project you're passionate about and get the opportunity to work with other teams–we value your initiatives, impact, and creativity.
- 30 days of annual leave: we value your peace of mind. With 30 days off (excluding public holidays) and access to mental health resources, we make sure you're as strong mentally as you are professionally.
- Competitive benefits: just as our team spans the globe, so does our benefits package. We've crafted it to reflect the diversity of our team and tailored it to align with your unique location, to ensure you feel supported every step of the way.
If this role and our mission resonate with you, but you're hesitant because you don't check all the boxes, don't let that hold you back. At DeepL, it's all about the value you bring and the growth we can foster together. Go ahead, apply—let's discover your potential together. We can't wait to meet you!
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
You are welcome at DeepL for who you are - we appreciate authenticity here. Our product is for everyone, and so is our workplace. The more voices we have represented and amplified in our business, the more we will all succeed, contribute, and think forward! So bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It’s in our diversity that we will find the power to break down language barriers in the world.