About Us

nShift is the leading global provider of cloud delivery management solutions (SaaS), we enable the frictionless shipment and return of almost one billion shipments across 190 countries each year. We are headquartered in London and Oslo and have over 460 employees across offices in Sweden, Finland, Norway, Denmark, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Romania.

Our software is used by many of the world leading e-commerce, retail, manufacturing, and 3PL shippers due to us having over 1000 carriers integrated into our platform, nearly 3 times more than our competitors!

If you buy goods online, there is a strong chance that nShift has powered that delivery, so come and join us as we shape the future of shipping, one frictionless journey at a time.

Purpose of Role 

As a Group Accountant within the Group Finance Team at nShift, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the timeliness and accuracy of monthly closings and meeting the Group’s statutory compliance obligations. Your expertise in Norwegian financial regulations and fluency in the language will position you as the go-to specialist for our Norwegian entities.

Working closely with the Group Financial Controller, you will support the preparation of annual financial statements, tax returns, and regulatory reporting across the group. Your contribution will be integral to delivering high-quality financial reporting, driving continuous improvement, and building a high-performing, collaborative finance team within our international organization.

About you

You are a detail-oriented and analytical finance professional, driven by a desire for continuous improvement and operational excellence. You thrive under pressure, manage multiple deadlines effectively, and demonstrate strong initiative and problem-solving abilities. Pragmatic, hands-on, and highly organized, you bring a collaborative mindset and a can-do attitude to every task.

The area of responsibility includes:

• Ensure timely and accurate month-end close processes, including journal entries, fixed asset depreciation, accruals, and intercompany transactions
• Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations
• Timely submission of VAT returns and compliance with local VAT regulations
• Accurately record personnel costs and support related reporting to Norwegian tax authorities
• Act as the subject matter expert for compliance and regulatory reporting for Norwegian entities
• Assist in the preparation of audit deliverables, statutory financial statements, and tax filings
• Proactively develop and enhance accounting processes and routines
• Provide accounting and system support to team members and stakeholders
• Collaborate with business control, treasury, credit control, and other departments on finance-related matters
• Participate in ad hoc projects and tasks as assigned by senior leadership

Competence and experience:

• Fluency in Norwegian and English is essential
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in accounting or financial control
• Strong understanding of Norwegian GAAP, VAT regulations, and tax compliance
• Demonstrated experience in preparing financial statements and tax documentation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with NetSuite or other cloud-based ERP systems is a plus

*Please submit your CV in English*

Meet your manager: Chay Nuttall - Group Financial Controller

How long have you worked for nShift?
I joined back in August 2024.

What do you love about nShift?

I love the people in the organisation. Everyone has an openness and willingness to support and help. The business is also a great place for internal development and career progression

What difference will this role make to nShift if I join?

You will be a valued member of our team both professionally and personally and contribute to high-quality reporting in nShift Group

At nShift, we believe in embracing diversity in all forms and fostering an inclusive environment for everyone, which we believe is essential for our continued success. We're an equal opportunity employer, meaning all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity, or disability status.

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