Accountant

Duco is building the agentic Operations platform for financial services. We help firms break the bad data cycle that has held the industry back for decades by handing repetitive, time-intensive data work to AI agents, so their teams can step up to become decision makers. Our no-code platform automates the front-to-back processing of all structured and unstructured data throughout its lifecycle: extraction and classification, transformation, reconciliation and validation, exception management and publication to downstream systems. Over 150 financial institutions, including 15 tier one banks, rely on Duco to keep their data accurate, their costs controlled and their operations agile. We now process the equivalent of a billion lines of data almost every day, and are headquartered in London, with offices in New York, Wroclaw, Antwerp and Singapore. The role You will be responsible for managing day-to-day financial operations, including month-end close, reconciliations, and supporting financial reporting. You will join our collaborative Finance team, working closely with colleagues across the business, and report directly to the Finance Manager. You will play a key part in ensuring accurate and timely financial processes as we continue to scale. Main areas of responsibility Own and manage the month-end close process, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery Prepare and maintain financial records, journals, and reconciliations Support the preparation of financial reporting and analysis for internal and external stakeholders Ensure compliance with internal financial controls and accounting policies Work closely with the wider Finance team and business to support day-to-day financial operations Working with auditors on year-end related queries Manage 1 junior accountant Working with AI at Duco We see AI as a genuine lever for how good teams work, not a gimmick. In this role you will: Use AI tools, including Claude, to automate routine finance processes, enhance reporting efficiency, and improve data analysis Help identify where AI adds real value across the Finance function — and where it does not Support continuous process optimisation through AI-assisted workflows and reporting Champion safe, responsible use of AI that respects data handling, financial controls, and Duco’s internal policies Requirements ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualified, or actively working towards qualification Strong attention to detail and a passion for getting the numbers right Experience working in a fast-paced finance or accounting role, ideally within a growing business Solid knowledge of accounting principles and financial processes Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage deadlines and priorities A collaborative mindset — someone who enjoys working with different teams and solving problem Experience using AI tools, including Claude, in a professional context Our benefits: A market standard salary aligned with your skills and experience. Reviewed annually Performance Based Bonus Private medical insurance for employees Healthcare cashback scheme Death in service cover Employee Assistance Programme, for extra support outside of work Unlimited annual holiday, because we trust our people to manage their own time off Opportunity to work abroad for up to 6 weeks per country per year Enhanced family leave provisions Personal learning and development opportunities (annual dedicated budget) Referral bonus if we hire someone great who you’ve recommended to us An Employee Equity Purchase Scheme, so you have a personal investment in the success of the company 4 Volunteering days off that can be used flexibly based on the employee’s choice of initiative Salary Sacrifice Schemes - Cycle to Work, Tech Scheme, Electric Car Scheme