Financial Accountant

This is a Hybrid role, this team works from our London (Shoreditch) Offices 3 days per week.

What You'll Be Doing

Do you have a passion for financial operations and accuracy in reporting? Are you detail-oriented with a knack for managing reconciliations and ensuring compliance with accounting standards? We are seeking a dedicated Financial Accountant to join our growing Finance team.

As a Financial Accountant, you will play a critical role in the financial reporting process, ensuring that transactions are recorded accurately and all reporting requirements are met. This role is perfect for someone eager to work in a dynamic FinTech environment and contribute to the development of efficient and robust financial processes.

• Month-End Processes: Support the preparation of month-end accounting activities, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations for multiple group entities.
• Ledger Oversight: Ensuring transactions are captured and reconciled correctly in line with IFRS or UK GAAP directly supports the Financial Reporting Manager in maintaining accurate financial records.
• Tax Compliance: Assist with tax computations, including VAT filings, corporate tax provisions, and annual tax reporting, while keeping up-to-date with relevant tax regulations.
• Balance Sheet Reconciliation: Prepare and substantiate monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations, identifying and resolving discrepancies promptly.
• Statutory Reporting: Support the preparation of annual statutory accounts for the group and its subsidiaries under IFRS or UK GAAP, ensuring compliance with all reporting requirements.
• Audit Support: Work closely with external auditors during audits, addressing queries, and ensuring timely resolution of audit issues.
• Process Improvement: Improving reporting processes and controls aligns with the manager's focus on accuracy, efficiency, and compliance in financial reporting.
• Team Collaboration: Collaborate with other finance team members to ensure accurate financial reporting and support other ad hoc financial tasks as required.

We're Looking For

• Qualifications:
• ACA/ACCA/CIMA-qualified (or equivalent) accountant.
• Strong understanding of IFRS and/or UK GAAP.
• Experience:
• Hands-on experience with financial reporting, reconciliations, and tax compliance.
• Exposure to consolidated UK statutory reporting is highly desirable.
• Experience with NetSuite or other integrated financial systems is an advantage.
• Skills:
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and familiarity with SQL reporting tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities, capable of managing multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively and build effective relationships across various teams.
• Attributes:
• Self-motivated and adaptable individual with a proactive approach.
• Strong communication skills, capable of presenting complex financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.