Owns revenue recognition accounting across entities under IFRS 15, including deferred revenue reconciliations, technical accounting guidance, policy documentation, audit support, internal controls, and process automation. Partners with finance, accounts receivable, product, and commercial teams to align statutory revenue recognition with ARR reporting across subscription and B2C revenue models.
About us
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. 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.
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.
Please be aware that we may close this position early if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply promptly.
What you’ll be doing
- 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 audit balances and disclosures supported with no material findings.
- Revenue recognition process and automation improvements delivered on plan.
What you’ll bring to the role
Essential
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in revenue accounting, with hands-on IFRS 15 experience.
- Proficient with accounting software (NetSuite) and advanced Excel.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
Desirable
- Professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent experience.
- Experience with SaaS/subscription and/or B2C transactional revenue models.
Culture & Behavioural Expectations
- Technical Rigour: strong command of IFRS 15 and revenue recognition judgement calls.
- Attention to Detail: high accuracy across item-code, contract, and deferred revenue reconciliations.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: works closely with FRPA, AR, and Product/Commercial teams, applying an AI-first mindset to improve processes.
- Adaptability: comfortable as products, contracts, and pricing models evolve.
- Ownership: proactive, hands-on, and accountable for outcomes.
We're looking for people who are naturally curious about AI and comfortable exploring how it can improve the way we work — you don't need to be an AI expert, but an openness to experiment and adapt is important to us.
Don't worry if you don't meet every qualification—let us be the judge! Studies show that many qualified candidates from under-represented groups hesitate to apply unless they meet every single requirement. We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive team and strongly encourage you to submit your application.
Living our Values
We invest in, nurture and support innovative businesses and technologies that make all parts of the research process more open, efficient and effective.
The talent we secure is fundamental to us achieving our vision and our growth plans. The values we live by are:
We are brave in the pursuit of better
We are collaborative and inclusive
We are always open-minded
We are from and for the community
At Digital Science, our vision is to see research flow seamlessly – trusted, collaborative, and accessible – fueling breakthroughs that push humanity forward. This ambitious mission is one we achieve together, by enabling open, collaborative, inclusive research.
At Digital Science, our vision is to see research flow seamlessly – trusted, collaborative, and accessible – fueling breakthroughs that push humanity forward. This ambitious mission is one we achieve together, by enabling open, collaborative, inclusive research.
We firmly believe that to truly innovate and solve the complex challenges faced by our customers, from researchers and universities to funders and publishers, we need diverse perspectives, experiences, and ideas. A rich mix of voices drives quality insights, fosters enhanced collaboration, and ultimately pushes knowledge forward more effectively.
As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to building and nurturing a workplace where every individual feels valued and belongs. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. Beyond recruitment, we strive to cultivate an environment where inclusivity is woven into the fabric of our culture, enabling everyone to be their best self and do their best work.
About
Digital Science is a technology company working to make research more efficient. We invest in, nurture and support innovative businesses and technologies that make all parts of the research process more open and effective. Our portfolio includes admired brands including Altmetric, Dimensions, Figshare, ReadCube, Symplectic, IFI Claims, Writefull, and Overleaf. We believe that together, we can help researchers make a difference.
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