Company Overview

Our client is at the forefront of the fintech revolution, offering a state-of-the-art platform that empowers businesses to conceptualise, develop, and deploy financial products seamlessly. Their ambition is to transform financial interactions, making them intuitive and user-centric, reaching a diverse array of brands and audiences.

Growth Trajectory

Following strategic advancements and partnerships, our client is on an upward trajectory, aiming to enhance their product range and widen their clientele. This presents a remarkable opportunity for brands to redefine their financial touchpoints and deliver exceptional experiences to their customers.

The Opportunity

We are partnering with this flourishing enterprise in their search for a proactive Financial Accountant. If you thrive in vibrant settings and are keen to contribute to a pivotal finance function, this might be your calling. The ideal individual would be someone who is adaptive to ever-evolving priorities and is enthusiastic about refining and establishing robust processes. The role offers a mix of on-site (London-based) and hybrid working arrangements, providing the flexibility modern professionals seek.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the trial balance for UK operations.
• Engage in month-end procedures, including journal preparations, ledger postings, reconciliations, and ensuring the sanctity of financial records.
• Perform in-depth analysis of key ledger accounts’ movements.
• Uphold a stringent control environment, conduct periodic balance sheet reconciliations, and address discrepancies.
• Produce consolidated and individual financial statements, compliant with prevalent financial standards.
• Collaborate with external auditing parties, facilitating audit preparations and documentation.
• Handle VAT submissions, regulatory reporting, and other tax-related obligations.
• Align closely with the financial planning and analysis team to aid in group reporting and budgeting endeavors.
• Spearhead continuous improvement initiatives, assessing the efficiency and design of existing systems and processes.
• Pitch in for various project-related tasks as needed.

Candidate Profile

Skills & Experience

• Excellent communication prowess and an intrinsic drive to bring ideas to fruition within a dynamic setup.
• Recent qualification in accountancy.
• Solid foundational knowledge in the domain.
• Track record of roles with similar responsibilities.
• Efficient time-management skills, resilience under pressure, prompt response rates, and an aptitude for transparent communication.
• A proactive attitude coupled with a creative problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to liaise effectively across different hierarchies within an organisation.

What’s On Offer

• Purpose – Be part of a mission to democratise top-tier financial experiences.
• Career Advancement – A conducive environment that values innovation and personal growth, letting you shape your career trajectory.
• Compensation – Attractive remuneration, complemented by a comprehensive benefits suite and potential equity incentives.
• Team – Collaborate with a globally diverse team of passionate and supportive individuals in a flexible setting anchored in mutual trust.

Core Values

Our client believes in fostering a culture that’s simultaneously agile and rooted in steadfast values:

• Ambition – Encourage a collective drive for success, coupled with individual ownership.
• Trust – Establishing mutual trust is paramount.
• Curiosity – Maintain an unquenchable thirst for learning and innovation.
• Customer Centricity – Prioritise the customer in every initiative, celebrating shared triumphs.