Revenue Accountant

We are Digital Science and we are advancing the research ecosystem. We are a pioneering technology company, and our vision is of a future where a trusted and collaborative research ecosystem drives progress for all. We believe in better, open, collaborative and inclusive research. In creating the next generation of tools and working in partnership with the community we tackle some of the biggest challenges to research.

In order to achieve our vision, we need innovative, inspiring and dynamic people to join our team. Do you want to join us in achieving our vision?

We are a pioneering technology company, and our vision is of a future where a trusted and collaborative research ecosystem drives progress for all. We believe in better, open, collaborative and inclusive research. In creating the next generation of tools and working in partnership with the community we tackle some of the biggest challenges to research. In order to achieve our vision, we need innovative, inspiring and dynamic people to join our team.

Want to join us?

Your new role We are looking for an experienced Revenue Accountant to own revenue recognition accounting across Digital Science's entities and act as the business's overall IFRS technical accounting expert, reporting to the VP, Accounting & Tax. This role brings dedicated IFRS 15 expertise to item-code and contract revenue, provides technical accounting treatment guidance across the wider Accounting & Tax team as new standards or complex transactions arise, and works closely with FRPA & Finance Business Partnering to keep ARR reporting and statutory revenue recognition aligned as the business scales its subscription and B2C revenue models.

Please note - due to business need, we can only accept applications from candidates who reside in the UK, where we have an established legal entity. If you apply from outside of this area, your application will not be considered.

• Act as Digital Science's overall IFRS technical accounting expert — providing technical accounting treatment guidance across the Accounting & Tax team
• Research and advise on the accounting treatment of new or complex transactions — new products, and new IFRS standards or amendments as they arise, in partnership with the VP, Accounting & Tax.
• Own revenue recognition accounting under IFRS 15 — for item-code and contract revenue across entities.
• Reconcile deferred revenue on a monthly basis — ensuring alignment with billing/AR records.
• Maintain and improve revenue recognition policies and documentation — as products, contracts, and pricing models evolve.
• Partner with FRPA & Finance Business Partnering — to ensure consistency between ARR metrics and statutory revenue recognition.
• Partner with Product and Commercial teams — on the revenue treatment of new products, pricing models, and contract structures.
• Work with Accounts Receivable — on billing and revenue-related queries.
• Support external and internal audits — with specific responsibility for revenue-related balances and disclosures.
• Maintain internal controls over revenue recognition — and recommend improvements as needed.
• Act as project owner for formalising and documenting revenue recognition policy — across product lines, aligning it with ARR reporting.
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities — within revenue accounting.

Performance Standards

• Revenue recognised accurately under IFRS 15 across all item-code and contract revenue, with deferred revenue reconciled monthly.
• Technical accounting guidance provided promptly and documented clearly across the Accounting & Tax team.
• ARR metrics and statutory revenue recognition kept consistent, with variances explained to FRPA & Finance Business Partnering.
• Revenue-related…