Senior FGL Accountant

Senior Financial General Ledger Accountant

Location: Sofia | On-site | Full-time

Are you a detail-oriented accounting professional who thrives in complex, high-volume financial environments?

At SumUp, we are scaling rapidly across multiple financial products and international markets. With growth comes financial complexity — and we are strengthening our General Ledger team to ensure revenue accuracy, settlement integrity, and strong balance sheet control in a dynamic fintech environment.

This is a high-impact role for a senior accountant who wants to go beyond routine bookkeeping and work at the core of payments accounting.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Senior Financial General Ledger Accountant, you will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data within a high-volume payments environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

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Reconciling revenue streams, acquirer settlements, receivables, chargebacks, and merchant balances

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Investigating and resolving discrepancies across systems, payment providers, and bank accounts

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Supporting month-end close and maintaining audit-ready documentation

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Reviewing postings prepared by junior team members and ensuring quality control

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Strengthening internal financial controls and mitigating risk

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Identifying automation and process improvement opportunities

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Collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance data accuracy and reporting reliability

You will work at the intersection of accounting, payments operations, and systems — gaining exposure to complex fintech processes.

Why This Role Is Attractive for Finance Professionals in Bulgaria

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Work in a fast-growing international fintech with a strong Sofia presence

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Gain hands-on exposure to payments, settlements, and high-volume transaction accounting

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Develop expertise in revenue accounting within a regulated environment

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Be part of a structured finance team with clear processes and internal controls

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Opportunity to influence automation and improve financial workflows

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Stable corporate environment with international standards and career growth opportunities

This role is ideal for accountants who enjoy reconciliation complexity, technical accounting challenges, and working with large data volumes.

What We’re Looking For

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3–5+ years of accounting experience, ideally in payments, fintech, banking, or financial services

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Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial statement structure

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Experience with high-volume reconciliations and revenue accounting

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Advanced Excel skills

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SAP or other ERP experience is considered an advantage

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Strong analytical mindset and high attention to detail

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Fluent English

ACCA/CIMA studies or certification are considered an advantage.

Why Join SumUp

You will be part of a mission-driven global fintech supporting millions of merchants worldwide. Your work will directly safeguard revenue accuracy and financial integrity in a rapidly scaling organization.

What We Offer

Professional Growth & Development

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€2,000 annual Learning & Development budget

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10 additional paid study days per year

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Full support for ACCA certification (exam fees and study time covered)

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Exposure to complex, high-impact accounting topics

Work-Life Balance

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25 days paid annual leave

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1-month paid sabbatical after 3 years

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Dedicated study leave

International Environment

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Collaboration with colleagues from 60+ countries

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Inclusive, team-oriented culture

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Strong focus on innovation and continuous improvement

Additional Benefits

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Corporate Benefits platform (1,500+ brands)

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FutureBens sustainable product discounts

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Subsidised Urban Sports Club membership

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Corporate Pension Scheme

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Subsidised meals

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Regular team and social events

Recruitment Process

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Initial interview with Talent Acquisition

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Hiring Manager interview

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Practical accounting case to assess hands-on skills

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Final Bar Raiser interview

Job Application Tip

We recognise that candidates feel they need to meet 100% of the job criteria in order to apply for a job. Please note that this is only a guide. If you don’t tick every box, it’s ok too because it means you have room to learn and develop your career at SumUp.