At Upvest, we're on a mission to make investing as easy as spending money. We are building the first European Investment API that empowers businesses to offer seamless investment experiences to their users.
Upvest is a well-funded, fast-growing FinTech with a diverse team of over 250 people from 70+ nationalities working across our hubs in Berlin, Tallinn, and London. Our latest €100m fundraising round (Series C) was led by Hedosophia and Sapphire Venture, with continued support from existing investors including Bessemer Venture Partners, BlackRock, Earlybird, HV Capital, Motive Ventures, and Notion Capital.
How we Upvest in you*
- Work with experts: Solving complex problems and fixing the European securities financial infrastructure that empowers more people to be able to invest by using cutting-edge technologies.
- Flexible work environment: Work from any of our hubs in Berlin, London or Tallinn hybrid or remotely across Europe, depending on the role.
- Professional development: Access an annual budget of €1,500 for personal and professional training to master your craft.
- Wellbeing: Access confidential professional coaching for your growth and recharge with 30 days of annual leave. We offer the flexibility to work from a different location for up to 183 days a year.
- Compensation and equity: We believe that all Upvengers contribute to our success and deserve a competitive, above-market salary and a participation in our employee equity program.
- Team celebrations: Participate in company-wide events, such as UpFest, dinners, offsites and our Holiday party, to connect with colleagues and celebrate our achievements.
Your Impact:
- Accounting plays a critical role in our mission by ensuring that we have accurate and complete financial data to drive strategic decisions. As a Senior Accountant, you’ll not only ensure the integrity of our general ledger—the foundation for internal and external reports that support stakeholders such as investors, regulators, tax authorities, and the public—but also lead and mentor junior team members.
What you’ll do:
- Lead and mentor junior accountants, fostering growth and ownership in the team
- Manage day-to-day accounting tasks and ensure smooth monthly, quarterly, and yearly closings
- Drive process improvements and automation initiatives, including the implementation of AI solutions in accounting workflows
- Enhance and maintain accounting-related internal controls to ensure compliance with external and internal audits (including ISAE 3402)
- Develop clear and detailed work instructions and documentation for consistent execution
- Leverage the features of our ERP system (NetSuite) to maximize efficiency and accuracy
What you bring:
- Solid expertise in accounting and financial reporting processes
- Several years of relevant work experience (e.g., accounting, audit, or advisory), ideally in a fast-paced or regulated environment
- Experience mentoring or leading junior colleagues, with a collaborative and supportive leadership style
- Strong communication skills in English, with the ability to simplify and explain complex concepts
- Proficiency in Excel and comfort working with ERP systems
- A strong sense of ownership, accountability, and attention to detail
Your plus would be:
- German language skills (spoken and written) to support local stakeholders and compliance topics
- Experience with Oracle NetSuite or similar ERP/accounting systems
- Knowledge of German banking GAAP (“RechKredV”)
Our Values:
- Make it easy for others. Team over Egos.
- Own the outcome. Progress over Perfection.
- Rise to the challenge. Growth over Comfort.
- Tell the story. Clarity over Ambiguity.
Our Commitment to Belonging
At Upvest we’re dedicated to building an inclusive environment where every Upvenger feels a true sense of belonging and is empowered to do their best work. We are a proud equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Your unique path is what we value.
* These benefits apply if you will be hired in Germany, Estonia or the UK. If you live elsewhere within Europe, some of the benefits might be slightly different.
