We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join our team, working on-site from our Paris office. In this role you will be a key member of our Finance function, contributing directly to our goals and working closely with talented colleagues across the business.
This is a hands-on role with real ownership and impact. You will apply your skills in Accounting, Reconciliation and Financial Reporting to solve interesting problems, ship work you can be proud of and help us raise the bar for what we do. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, share your ideas openly and have the support you need to do your best work and grow along the way.
You will bring around 7 to 11 years of relevant experience and strong, practical knowledge of Accounting, Reconciliation and Financial Reporting. Just as important are clear communication, sound judgement, attention to detail and the ability to collaborate effectively with people across different teams and backgrounds. Experience leading projects, mentoring others and influencing decisions will set you up for success in this role.
Within your first few months, you will get up to speed with our products, processes and people, build strong working relationships across the team, and begin taking ownership of your own work. Over time, you will have the opportunity to deepen your expertise, take on broader scope and grow your career with us as the company continues to scale.
In return, we offer a supportive, inclusive and collaborative environment, competitive pay, meaningful benefits and the chance to do work that genuinely matters. We care about our people, invest in their growth and want everyone here to be able to do the best work of their careers.
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you. Northwind Cloud is an equal-opportunity employer: we welcome applicants of all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse team and an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Apply today and tell us why you would be a great fit.
Responsibilities
As a Senior Accountant at Northwind Cloud, you will play a central role within our Finance function and take ownership of a broad and varied set of responsibilities. Working alongside a collaborative, motivated team, your day-to-day duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:- Own key projects end to end, coordinating stakeholders and ensuring successful delivery.
- Identify capability gaps and contribute to hiring and team development.
- Support the budgeting, forecasting and planning cycles, and track performance against targets.
- Present financial findings and recommendations clearly to non-finance audiences.
- Monitor cash flow, working capital and key financial metrics and flag risks early.
- Conduct variance analysis and provide clear, actionable insights to business stakeholders.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation in line with policy and regulatory requirements.
- Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, tax regulations and internal controls.
- Prepare, analyse and present accurate financial statements, reports and management information.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to improve financial visibility and process efficiency.
- Build and maintain financial models to support decision-making, scenarios and investment cases.
- Manage day-to-day accounting activities including reconciliations, accruals and month-end close.
- Identify opportunities to reduce cost, improve margins and strengthen financial discipline.
- Support audits, both internal and external, by preparing schedules and responding to queries.
- Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion, care and integrity at all times.
- Uphold the company's values, policies, security requirements and standards of professional conduct in all activities.
- Collaborate respectfully and effectively with colleagues across teams, functions, time zones and locations.
- Ensure your work meets agreed quality, compliance and security standards before it is considered complete.
- Continuously develop your skills, seek feedback and stay current with the latest developments in your field.
- Support onboarding, knowledge-sharing and documentation so the wider team can learn, scale and succeed.
- Identify opportunities for improvement and bring forward practical ideas to make our products, processes and ways of working better.
- Contribute actively to a positive, inclusive, supportive and collaborative team culture.
- Communicate progress, risks and blockers clearly and proactively to your manager and relevant stakeholders.
- Take full ownership of your work, manage your own priorities and consistently deliver to a high standard and on time.
- Participate constructively in team meetings, stand-ups, planning sessions, demos and retrospectives.
- Build strong, trust-based relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Bring energy, curiosity and a solutions-focused mindset to everyday challenges.
- Represent the team and the company professionally in internal and external interactions.
- Plan and manage your workload to balance quality, speed and competing demands.
What we're looking for
7-11 years of professional experience in a Accountant or similar roleStrong working knowledge of Accounting, Reconciliation and Financial Reporting
Bachelor's degree in Accounting (Master's preferred)
Excellent communication, problem-solving and teamwork skills
Benefits
At Northwind Cloud, we believe that looking after our people is the foundation of doing great work. We offer a comprehensive, thoughtfully designed benefits and perks package that supports your health, your finances, your growth and your life outside of work. When you join us, you can expect the following:- Wellness perks such as gym and fitness-membership support, plus wellbeing initiatives throughout the year.
- Protected time for learning, regular internal knowledge-sharing sessions and access to leading online learning platforms.
- Mental-health support including confidential counselling, an Employee Assistance Programme and a range of wellbeing resources.
- Generous referral bonuses for helping us find and hire other great people to join the team.
- The chance to do meaningful, high-impact work alongside talented, friendly, humble and ambitious colleagues.
- Transparent communication, regular all-hands updates and direct, approachable access to leadership.
- Regular team lunches, celebrations, offsites and social events that make work more fun, human and connected.
- Full sponsorship for relevant professional certifications, memberships and qualifications.
- A modern, well-equipped office in a convenient location, with snacks, great coffee and plenty of collaborative space.
- A results-focused environment that values outcomes and impact over hours logged at a desk.
- Company-funded health insurance with access to a wide network of hospitals and clinics, plus an annual preventive health check-up.
- A real commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, with employee resource groups and an open, respectful culture.
- Employee discounts and access to a curated range of partner perks, offers and benefits.
- Support for relocation where relevant, to help you make a smooth move and settle in quickly.
- Flexible time-off arrangements and the trust to take the breaks you need, when you need them.
- A competitive salary that is reviewed regularly and benchmarked against the market to keep your pay fair and current.
- A home-office set-up allowance plus the laptop, equipment and tools you need to work comfortably and productively.
- A supportive, inclusive and collaborative culture where your ideas are genuinely heard and your contribution truly matters.
- Access to telemedicine and online doctor consultations so you can get care quickly, wherever you are.
- Commuter, transport and travel support to make getting to and from work easier and more affordable.
- Recognition of personal milestones with celebration leave and thoughtful gestures.
- Additional wellbeing and volunteering days each year to look after yourself and give back to your community.
- Opportunities to attend, speak at and learn from industry events and conferences.
- Structured mentorship, regular feedback and clear, transparent career-progression frameworks to help you grow.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Accounting (Master's preferred)