We are MPB, the world’s largest online platform for used photography and videography equipment. Our platform transforms the way that people buy, sell and trade in photo and video kit. MPB is a destination for everyone, whether you’ve just discovered your passion for visual storytelling or you’re already a pro.

MPB has always been committed to making kit more accessible and affordable, and helping to visualise a more sustainable future. We recirculate more than 300,000 items of used kit every year, extending the life and creative potential of photo and video equipment for creators around the world.

Headquartered in the creative communities of Brighton, Brooklyn and Berlin, the MPB team includes trained camera experts and seasoned photographers and videographers who bring their passion to work every day to deliver outstanding service. Every piece of kit is inspected carefully by our product specialists and comes with a six-month warranty to give our customers peace of mind that buying used doesn’t mean sacrificing reliability.

MPB has raised multiple rounds of venture capital and private equity funding, most recently £50m Series D in April 2021, and is listed in The Sunday Times Tech Track 100.

We recognise the benefit of inclusive practices to better build a diverse community here at MPB. Our commitment to ensuring inclusion fuels and connects us as one with the diverse community of visual storytellers that we serve.

MPB customers come from all walks of life, and so do we. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of family makeup, race, sexuality, religion, gender identity, disability or age. At MPB, every employee has the opportunity to make an impact and grow.

The Opportunity:

MPB is actively recruiting for a Group Reporting Accountant to support the Finance function in delivering the day to day accounting of the Group company preparing the consolidated reporting for the four entities and owning statutory reporting. MPB is a UK headquartered multinational group.

This is a new position within our growing Finance team and the ideal position for a technically strong, ambitious and hands on Finance professional to utilise their skills. This role is an excellent first step into industry.

We operate a hybrid working model with 2 days in the office and 3 days working remotely.

What you’ll be responsible for:

• Prepare timely and accurate monthly and quarterly consolidated results

• Group (Parent) company end to end reporting

• Owning the technical accounting areas and the Group accounting policies

• Statutory reporting for multiple entities

• Managing end to end external audit processes including preparing supporting schedules and relevant papers.

• Owning investor reporting for our PE & VC shareholders

• Maintaining a strong, robust financial control environment and performing internal audit

• Continuous process improvement

• Preparation of financial information for ad hoc management requests

• Overseeing and preparing multi book accounting

• Support with finance projects

Requirements:

• Experience of multinational consolidations under IFRS

• Strong analytical skills with an ability to appropriately challenge

• Experience working in a fast paced environment, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.

• Process orientated

• Ability to show initiative and suggest changes for process improvement.

• Advanced Excel skills

• Ability to work across different teams

Benefits

At MPB we support our staff and their careers in every way we can.

We provide 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, 4% employer contributory pension scheme, private healthcare from your start date and flexible hybrid working options.

You will also have access to our EAP, a range of employee discounts, a buzzing social calendar and a dog friendly workplace.

We also offer access to our bespoke Learning Management System - the MPB 'Learning Lab' where you have access to thousands of free courses to upskill in any areas you'd like; whether personally or professionally.

You can also take 2 days off per year, to actively volunteer for a charity that is close to your heart, that aligns with the MPB values.