About Bark Bark is revolutionising the way people find professionals in over 1,000 unique categories. As the UK's largest and fastest-growing services marketplace, we're on a mission to make finding the right professional quick and easy. With a presence in eleven countries and plans for further expansion, joining us at this genuinely exciting time will be a journey like no other. Our cutting-edge technology ensures that you can always find the best professional for any job. With a talented team of over 200 dedicated individuals, we're committed to providing exceptional service and ensuring that our customers are satisfied every step of the way. This is an exciting time to join our scaling business, we recently placed in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, and previously were 64th in the Sunday Times 100 fastest growing private tech companies in 2023. As a profitable scale-up, Bark is in a unique position to offer the best of both worlds; the excitement and agility of a start up combined with the financial security and backing of a renowned private equity firm, EMK Capital. You'll have ownership, agility, responsibility and stimulation without any of the worry. About The Role As Finance Manager at Bark, you will be at the heart of our financial operations, playing a key role in driving our success. You’ll bring strong technical finance skills, close attention to detail, and the ability to clearly communicate financial performance and technical issues. You will lead revenue accounting and analysis and support other month-end processes, including accruals and prepayments. This role also provides opportunities to support budget preparation and forecasting exercises and prepare various country VAT/GST returns. You will also have the opportunity to support the implementation of internal controls and financial policies, work with auditors, and help deliver development projects such as new system implementations. As our business goes from strength to strength, this opportunity will offer genuine potential to grow with an exciting scaling company and join our growing Bark India office. Responsibilities Leading on revenue accounting for month-end reporting and ongoing revenue analysis. Preparing detailed balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness of the month-end. Support the Finance team in delivering other month-end results, including accruals, prepayments, and other accounts. Delivery of the month-end reporting pack and analysis of key movements and performance against budgets. Support the annual budget preparation and involvement in forecasting exercises throughout the year. Preparation of accurate VAT/GST returns across Bark’s various trading regions. Supporting the design and implementation of a robust internal control environment and financial policies and procedures. Working closely with auditors to ensure the smooth design and delivery of our annual audit processes. Ownership of development projects within the function, which are likely to include system implementations and process developments. Required Skills And Experience Fully qualified or part-qualified with an accountancy qualification Be able to demonstrate strong technical accounting knowledge Xero Software experience is desirable, but not essential Advanced Excel skills Strong attention to detail and organisational skills Ability to plan workload, take ownership and deliver against agreed deadlines Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work with a range of stakeholders across the organisation Naturally curious, with a drive for continuous improvement An interest in developing a career in finance and growing as a finance professional Experience working for a technology company or start-up is advantageous, but not required Perks And Benefits Flexible working policy with an office in Central Bangalore Mediclaim for Family, Personal Accident Policy and Term-life Policy Personal annual L&D Budgets to spend on your development Enhanced Gympass membership for all employees Fully stocked kitchen and monthly lunches Access to Oliva - a mental wellbeing platform Being at the forefront of an industry with new and exciting problems to solve Interview Process Screening Call with Talent Partner (30 mins) 1st Stage - Hiring Manager Stage (30/45/60 mins) 2nd Stage - Technical Task (60 mins) 3rd Stage - Values interview (30 mins) Diversity Statement At Bark, we are a platform for people, revolutionising the way professionals and individuals connect since 2014. Our culture is defined by excitement, ambition, and a commitment to raising the bar. We value diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) and are dedicated to embedding these principles into everything we do. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, and our focus is on hiring, retaining and developing a globally diverse workforce that is passionate about excelling our platform and supporting our customers succeed. Be part of our dynamic team, where bold ideas thrive, and create a future worth shouting about. Show more Show less

About Bark Bark is revolutionising the way people find professionals in over 1,000 unique categories. As the UK's largest and fastest-growing services marketplace, we're on a mission to make finding the right professional quick and easy. With a presence in eleven countries and plans for further expansion, joining us at this genuinely exciting time will be a journey like no other. Our cutting-edge technology ensures that you can always find the best professional for any job. With a talented team of over 270 dedicated individuals, we're committed to providing exceptional service and ensuring that our customers are satisfied every step of the way. This is an exciting time to join our scaling business, we recently placed in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, and previously were 64th in the Sunday Times 100 fastest growing private tech companies in 2023. As a profitable scale-up, Bark is in a unique position to offer the best of both worlds; the excitement and agility of a start up combined with the financial security and backing of a renowned private equity firm, EMK Capital. You'll have ownership, agility, responsibility and stimulation without any of the worry. About Bark India Bark India is the largest operation of Bark outside the UK with more than 50 staff members. Bark India started operations in December 2022 and currently manages Marketing and Sales functions for India, South Africa and Singapore. In addition, there is also customer support team that provides support to India and Global operations. About The Role We’re looking for a driven and creative Content Executive to join our in-house content and creative team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in one of Bark’s most significant international projects: transforming our Australian operation from a lead generation model into an online marketplace. Content will be a big part of this transformation, and we need someone who’s passionate about delivering high-quality, search-optimised, engaging digital content at scale. You will play a key role in maintaining and enhancing our online content, researching and planning future article content, working with key stakeholders to ensure our content is supporting SEO optimisation, and building out new content into a content management system. If you’re detail-oriented, organised, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment — we’d love to hear from you. Responsibilities Assist with running keyword research for our service categories, with an initial focus on the Australian market. Help plan the content for new articles for all key categories. Write and edit high quality, on-brand copy that aligns with the Bark tone of voice, ensuring clarity, engagement, and use of SEO best practices. Uploading new content to channels including bark.com and social media platforms. Monitoring and updating time-sensitive content across all categories on bark.com. Support your team and colleagues in the further development and implementation of SEO. Stay ahead of digital marketing trends, including AI tools, proactively researching and implementing enhancements to improve content strategy and customer engagement. Required Skills And Experience 2+ years of experience in digital marketing, content management, or other relevant experience. Strong copywriting skills with a keen eye for detail. Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines. Strong interpersonal skills to effectively liaise with internal teams and external partners. Ability to conceptualise and bring ideas to life, whether following a brief or through self-directed exploration. Flexibility and adaptability to meet the evolving needs of the business. Perks And Benefits Share options in a rapidly growing company whose founders have a proven track record and are Private Equity backed Office located in central Bangalore Personal annual L&D Budgets with ₹52,000 to spend on your development Enhanced Gympass membership for all employees with access to mental health courses and fitness classes Fully stocked kitchen and monthly lunches Regular wellness weeks with industry leading talks through to massages in the office Being at the forefront of an industry with new and exciting problems to solve Interview Process Screening Call with Talent Partner (30 mins) 1st Stage - Hiring Manager Stage (30 mins) 2nd Stage - Technical Task (60 mins) 3rd Stage - Values interview (30 mins) Diversity Statement At Bark, we are a platform for people, revolutionising the way professionals and individuals connect since 2014. Our culture is defined by excitement, ambition, and a commitment to raising the bar. We value diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) and are dedicated to embedding these principles into everything we do. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, and our focus is on hiring, retaining and developing a globally diverse workforce that is passionate about excelling our platform and supporting our customers succeed. Be part of our dynamic team, where bold ideas thrive, and create a future worth shouting about.

About Bark Bark is revolutionising the way people find professionals in over 1,000 unique categories. As the UK's largest and fastest-growing services marketplace, we're on a mission to make finding the right professional quick and easy. With a presence in eleven countries and plans for further expansion, joining us at this genuinely exciting time will be a journey like no other. Our cutting-edge technology ensures that you can always find the best professional for any job. With a talented team of over 250 dedicated individuals, we're committed to providing exceptional service and ensuring that our customers are satisfied every step of the way. This is an exciting time to join our scaling business, we recently placed in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024. As a profitable scale-up, Bark is in a unique position to offer the best of both worlds; the excitement and agility of a start-up combined with the financial security and backing of a renowned private equity firm, EMK Capital. You'll have ownership, agility, responsibility and stimulation without any of the worry. About The Role As the Financial Operations Manager at Bark.com you will be at the heart of our financial operations, leading and being responsible for the core Finance capabilities in the accounts payable, accounts receivable, expenses, bank, corporate credit cards and GTS/VAT areas globally. You’ll bring a strong work ethic, meticulous attention to detail, lead a team and focus on driving efficiency and process improvements. This will be a varied and challenging role, so we are looking for someone who has experience of working in finance for a fast paced, growing business that is trading internationally. As our business goes from strength to strength this opportunity will offer genuine potential to grow with an exciting growth company and be part of a team that is continually developing. We are an innovative, disruptive business, still at a relatively early stage, but with the financial security of an established company and top tier private equity backers. Key Responsibilities Overseeing, managing and ensuring efficient running of all the financial operations (accounts payable, accounts receivable, expenses, bank and VAT) at Bark.com globally Optimising processes and systems, integrating new cutting-edge tools where appropriate and iteratively looking for improvements and efficiencies Act as a business partner, providing financial insights to influence strategic decision-making Treasury management, including optimising the net working capital position Leading, developing and building out the financial operations team and a direct report of one Leading on various financial operations projects Role Requirements Qualified (CA, CMA, CFA, ACCA) or part-qualified and working towards completion 3 or more years’ experience in finance & accounting (in an accounting firm or small business) Can assess and improve processes, implementing new tools where needed Excellent communication in both written and spoken English Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects and competing priorities Confidence in managing senior stakeholders Excels at organisation and project management to prioritise work Can work independently and motivate themselves Experience in Xero is a bonus not a must Benefits Perks and Benefits Flexible working policy with India office located in CBD Bangalore Insurances - Family Floater Mediclaim, Employee Personal Accident and Employee Term Life Personal annual L&D Budgets with Rs.52000/- to spend on your development Enhanced Gympass membership for all employees with access to mental health courses and fitness classes Fully stocked snacks in pantry, Monthly team lunches, Quarterly All-site Socials Being at the forefront of an industry with new and exciting problems to solve Interview Process Screening Call with Talent Partner (30 mins) 1st Stage - Hiring Manager Stage (30 mins) 2nd Stage - Technical Task (60 mins) 3rd Stage - Values interview (45 mins) Diversity Statement At Bark, we are a platform for people, revolutionising the way professionals and individuals connect since 2014. Our culture is defined by excitement, ambition, and a commitment to raising the bar. We value diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) and are dedicated to embedding these principles into everything we do. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, and our focus is on hiring, retaining and developing a globally diverse workforce that is passionate about excelling our platform and supporting our customers succeed. Be part of our dynamic team, where bold ideas thrive, and create a future worth shouting about.