Senior Accountant (Remote)

🌍 About Boundless Life Boundless Life is redefining the way families live, work, and learn by empowering them to embrace a nomadic lifestyle that fosters deeper connections and personal growth. We provide family-friendly accommodations, an innovative education system that travels with you, and vibrant communities of like-minded individuals. Our mission is to create immersive 'live abroad' experiences that balance professional commitments with enriching personal development. Since our founding in 2021, we've rapidly expanded to eight locations across Europe, Asia, and Latin America , bringing together over 200 team members from diverse backgrounds. Our growth reflects our commitment to transforming the experience economy and making a meaningful impact on how families integrate work, education, and exploration into their lives. At Boundless Life, we believe in the power of community and the importance of a holistic approach to education. Our programs are designed to inspire curiosity, build resilience, and nurture a global perspective, preparing children for an ever-changing future. Join us in pioneering a new way of living that harmoniously blends work, learning, and adventure, enabling families to thrive in a connected and dynamic world. 🎯 Role Overview We’re looking for a Senior Accountant to own and scale our global accounting operations. This is a high-impact role at the core of our finance function, you will be a core member of the finance team, handling the day-to-day accounting operations across the group and working closely with the Financial Controller. You will also act as a key operational link between finance, the sales team, and our clients, ensuring smooth invoicing and responsive client support. 💼 What You’ll Do Process and maintain the general ledger entries across all group entities on a day-to-day basis Support local accountants on preparing monthly VAT returns and assist in coordinating tax filings across the 8 international entities Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable, ensuring timely processing and accurate records Support the Financial Controller in the month-end and year-end close processes Handle multi-currency bank reconciliations and intercompany transaction postings Support the sales team with client invoicing : preparing, reviewing, and issuing invoices accurately Serve as a point of contact for client billing queries, resolving questions in a professional and timely manner Maintain organised and audit-ready financial records across all entities Assist in preparing schedules and documentation for external auditors Contribute to the continuous improvement of accounting workflows and systems Execute the group's payment cycles, using Payhawk, Wise, and other banking providers Process payroll, local property host payments, vendor invoices, and customer reimbursements; ensure each payment has proper approval documentation and supporting backup before submission for final approval Manage accounts payable and receivable; chase outstanding items and maintain clean aged balances Support local accountants on monthly VAT returns and tax filings; coordinate documentation flow between local advisors and the Controller Contribute to documentation of payment SOPs, controls, and recurring workflows; help operationalize improvements identified by the Controller Maintain audit-ready records and assist with external auditor information requests 🧠 You’ll Be Valued For 3–5 years of accounting experience, ideally within a multi-entity or international environment Part-qualified or fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent in progress) Solid understanding of VAT rules and tax compliance across different jurisdictions Hands-on experience with cloud-based accounting tools (Xero is a plus) Confident working with multi-currency transactions and foreign exchange postings Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in high-volume environments Good communication skills : able to liaise professionally with clients and internal teams Autonomous and organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities remotely Experience supporting a sales team with invoicing or billing processes is an advantage 📈 What Success Looks Like In your first 6–12 months, we expect: Month-end close completed consistently within ≤7 days across all entities 100% on-time tax and VAT filings across all jurisdictions Accurate consolidated financial statements delivered monthly with no material errors Intercompany reconciliations completed monthly with no unresolved discrepancies Invoicing processes standardized, with ≥98% accuracy and timely issuance Client billing inquiries resolved within defined SLAs Internal controls and accounting policies documented and implemented across all entities Scalable accounting processes in place to support continued global expansion 🤝 Who You’ll Work With You’ll report directly to the Financial Controller , who is the financial backbone of the group, owning the integrity of our accounts, driving compliance across all entities, and acting as a key strategic partner to the CFO. You’ll work closely with the broader finance team, as well as collaborate with sales, operations, and external advisors across multiple countries. 🌟 Why Join Us A remote-first, flexible work culture built on trust, autonomy, and impact The opportunity to optimize, refine, and evolve accounting operations in a global company Work that is meaningful and connected to how families live, work, and learn globally A collaborative, values-driven team that cares deeply about quality and execution The flexibility to work from anywhere and design a lifestyle that works for you ✅ What to Expect Next Short video interview via Hireflix ( 15-20 mins ) Intro call with the People team ( 30 mins ) Hiring manager interview ( 60 mins ) Technical/practical assessment Final conversation with key stakeholders ( 45 to 60 mins ) References & Personality questionnaire 📖 Want to Know More? Curious to learn more about what we’re building and why? Read our story and explore how Boundless Life is redefining the way families live, work, and learn around the world: 👉 https://www.boundless.life