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Last seen by MeritLog September 12, 2026Source: AshbySource version: ashby-public-job-posting-v1

MeritLog read this listing from Junior AI's Ashby job board and last checked it on September 12, 2026.

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Job details

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On-site
Salary
Not listed by source
Location
London
Company website
myjunior.notion.site

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How this role compares at Junior AI

Junior AI has 20 live roles in MeritLog’s catalog across 6 job families, and 1 of them is in finance. 10 of those listings publish a pay range, a disclosure rate of 50%.

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What the role asks for

What they're asking for

  • Holds accounting certification (e.g. ACA/ACCA/CIMA or CPA)Credential
  • 8+ years of combined experience includingExperience
  • 5+ years of experience at high growth SaaS startup(s)Experience
  • 2+ years of experience managing complex quote-to-cash structuresExperience
  • bonus points forSkillPreferred
  • 2+ years of experience as sole finance hire / head of financeExperience
  • career start at top public accounting firmSkill
  • Versed in complex quote-to-cash structures: Junior uses highly bespoke usage-based pricing models with significant variation across customers and product lines - you will need to be versed in handling complex usage based pricing / quote-to-cash structuresSkill
  • An owner: able to design / implement accounting processes for the ground-upSkill
  • Proficient in US GAAP, familiarity with IFRS and/or UK GAAPSkill
  • Flexible in approach - willing / able to be flexible and build an accounting system that fits to our businessSkill
  • AI-native: daily user of LLMs such as Claude and familiar with AI finance toolsSkill
  • Top 1% traction: 0-25+ m rev in 3 years, fully bootstrapped / profitable, top-tier customers inc. some of MBB, Big 4, Top 5 PE mega-fundsExperience
  • Flat org structure: lean startup environment with ≤1 manager between each role and the c-suiteSkill
  • Competitive salary + equity and first-class benefits inc:Skill
  • Team lunch provided everyday at the London HQ!Skill
  • Third Space membershipSkill
  • Private health insuranceSkill
  • Multiple all-expense paid offsites per year (last 3 trips include Crete, Greece; Cancun, Mexico; Barcelona, Spain)Skill
  • Visa sponsorship availableSkill
  • Current finance stack (experience with our current tools is not required)SkillPreferred
  • Payment processing / invoices: StripeSkill
  • Automated billing: in-house system access via RetoolSkill
  • Accounting: Xero (UK), Quickbooks (US)Skill
  • Reporting line: You will direct report to the COO & regularly communicate with the rest of the C-SuiteSkill

Parsed by MeritLog from the employer’s own posting. The full description follows below.

Job description

ABOUT JUNIOR We’re building cutting-edge LLM-powered workflow tools to supercharge investment research for private market investors. Our clients include most of the global top 10 private equity and consulting firms - Junior already powers hundreds of billions of dollars invested annually. We’re a profitable, bootstrapped company with a growing team of 50+ based in London, NYC and Sydney. We 10x’d our revenue in 2025. You can read more about the company mission & values here https://myjunior.notion.site/join-junior-2026?source=copy_link. ROLE DESCRIPTION You will own and manage our quote-to-cash cycle, finance operations, and accounting function with decision making authority on what should be in-housed, outsourced, and automated. Your responsibilities will include: - Own and manage the full quote-to-cash cycle including - Quote & contract structure - Managing our invoicing system & generating invoices - Collections & cash application - Revenue recognition & the close - Working with engineers / data scientists to implement new invoicing models for usage-based pricing agreements - Drive automation of repetitive tasks - Use AI finance solutions and leverage our technical staff to run a highly automated, lean finance function - Support new system implementations and accounting tool integrations - Manage finance operations, internal controls & compliance including - Cash management across entities and currencies - Intercompany management: recharges, balances, funding flows and transfer pricing documentation with our advisors - Tax and statutory compliance - Ensure compliance with GAAP / IFRS, company policies, and regulatory requirements - Lead external audits and coordinate with auditors for timely completion - Provide guidance on treatment for accounting issues - Draft and maintain accounting policies and memos for key transactions - Oversee our accounting and reporting (managing management account and / or external service providers): - Financial statement preparation in accordance with US GAAP / IFRS (for UK entity) - Month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes - Managing on-going accounting activities including AP, AR, payroll accounting, and cash management - Keep Junior financing-ready and support fundraising - Opportunity to support in leading fundraising rounds - Own customer-facing financial diligence - Own banking and credit facility relationships - FP&A and business operations - Collaborate with FP&A, operations, and cross-functional leaders to provide analysis and insights - Support budget vs. actual variance analysis ABOUT YOU 8+ years of finance experience including high-growth SaaS startup; 2+ years of finance leadership experience: - Holds accounting certification (e.g. ACA/ACCA/CIMA or CPA) - 8+ years of combined experience including - 5+ years of experience at high growth SaaS startup(s) - 2+ years of experience managing complex quote-to-cash structures - bonus points for - 2+ years of experience as sole finance hire / head of finance - career start at top public accounting firm - Versed in complex quote-to-cash structures: Junior uses highly bespoke usage-based pricing models with significant variation across customers and product lines - you will need to be versed in handling complex usage based pricing / quote-to-cash structures - An owner: able to design / implement accounting processes for the ground-up - Proficient in US GAAP, familiarity with IFRS and/or UK GAAP - Flexible in approach - willing / able to be flexible and build an accounting system that fits to our business - AI-native: daily user of LLMs such as Claude and familiar with AI finance tools WHY JUNIOR - Top 1% traction: 0-25+ m rev in 3 years, fully bootstrapped / profitable, top-tier customers inc. some of MBB, Big 4, Top 5 PE mega-funds - Flat org structure: lean startup environment with ≤1 manager between each role and the c-suite - Competitive salary + equity and first-class benefits inc: - Team lunch provided everyday at the London HQ! - Third Space membership - Private health insurance - Multiple all-expense paid offsites per year (last 3 trips include Crete, Greece; Cancun, Mexico; Barcelona, Spain) - Visa sponsorship available ADDITIONAL INFO - Current finance stack (experience with our current tools is not required) - Payment processing / invoices: Stripe - Automated billing: in-house system access via Retool - Accounting: Xero (UK), Quickbooks (US) - Reporting line: You will direct report to the COO & regularly communicate with the rest of the C-Suite

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