Revenue Accountant - SaaS

Revenue Accountant (SaaS) | £45,000–£55,000 | Hull | Permanent Are you a commercially savvy, qualified accountant ready to take ownership of revenue in a fast-paced SaaS environment? Our client is on the lookout for a Revenue Accountant to join their dynamic and growing finance team.This is your chance to play a pivotal role in a business where your expertise in revenue recognition under IFRS 15 and SaaS billing models will directly support strategic decision-making across the company. What You’ll Be Doing:

• Revenue Recognition: Ensure full compliance with IFRS 15 across all revenue streams – subscriptions, usage-based billing, and professional services.
• Contract Analysis: Dive into customer contracts to assess performance obligations and determine accurate revenue treatment.
• Month-End Close: Lead the monthly revenue close, including journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Deferred Revenue Management: Maintain and reconcile deferred revenue and accrued income balances.
• Audit Support & Compliance: Be audit-ready at all times, upholding UK GAAP and international accounting standards.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Sales, Legal, and Customer Success to ensure billing accuracy and reliable revenue forecasting.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement revenue process enhancements, automation opportunities, and reporting upgrades.
• Management Accounting Support: Provide cover across the wider finance team when needed.

What You’ll Bring:

• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified
• 3+ years in a revenue accounting role, ideally within a SaaS or tech company
• Strong understanding of IFRS 15 and revenue recognition principles
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (NetSuite, Oracle, Xero)
• Bonus points for Salesforce CPQ or similar revenue automation tools
• Meticulous attention to detail, sharp analytical thinking, and top-tier communication skills

Desirable (but not essential):

• Experience in a listed or PE-backed company
• Background in a high-growth or scale-up business
• Systems implementation experience (accounting or revenue management)
• Familiarity with key SaaS metrics like ARR, TCV, and NRR

For immediate consideration, get in touch with Kirk Wilber-Moran on .