Job Description

This is a new opportunity within our Finance team which will focus on Technical Accounting and will influence quality and delivery of the financial data and processes, whilst ensuring that the compliance and tax matters are in order. You can also expect rapid career progression to Finance Controller, with wider managerial scope, cross-functional projects and being part of our way to IPO.
What you'll do

• Preparation of consolidated accounts, including all relevant reconciliations.
• Be responsible for transactional finance (AP / AR / billing etc.)
• Manage external service providers in regards to accounting, tax (I.e. VAT, R&D) and compliance related matters
• Be the main point of contact for the group year-end audit
• Transfer pricing ownership
• Assisting and maintaining the Employee Share Options Scheme
• Manage and mentor a Junior Finance Associate
• Support the finance manager and team on ad hoc projects.
• Be the bridge between technical finance and commercial finance by providing accurate data in a timely manner.
• Review and improve current processes in place to ensure the finance-operations are run efficiently.

Benefits:

• 32 days of holidays (including bank holidays)
• Modern office in Elephant and Castle with free drinks and snacks
• Top of the line equipment (i.e. laptop, headset, desk gaming monitor)
• Flexible Work from Home - 2 days remote a week
• Flexible Work from Long Distance - 4 weeks a year
• Visa Sponsorship & Relocation Packages (when applicable)
• 12 Weeks Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Pet friendly office

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Qualified/part-qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA or similar) and/or qualified by experience
• Solid understanding of financial reporting standards (IFRS & GAAP)
• Hands on experience in a multi entity, multi-currency environment.
• Advanced excel skills
• Proven working experience with accounting software (Xero, QuickBooks, billing tools, etc.)
• Experience in managing and supervising payroll for different countries.
• Attention to detail and can explain complex finance concepts to non-finance audience.
• Experience in improving and/or automating operational processes.

Previous experience within the SaaS scope or in a start-up/scale-up environment would be great but not mandatory for the role. We appreciate life experience and focus on finding real passion and potential in candidates!