Senior Accountant

  • London
  • Full Time (Permanent)
  • Hybrid
  • Finance Team

About the role

The role in a nutshell

We have an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated and enthusiastic Senior Accountant to join our close-knit finance team in London. A great chance to join similarly minded individuals who love to learn, thrive on working collaboratively, enjoy the challenge of a fast growing Fintech and who have the ability to change and improve how things get done.

Key responsibilities

  • Prepare monthly financial statements for group companies, including balance sheet, P&L and cash flows, ensuring accuracy and delivery within set timelines.

  • Prepare individual product P&Ls, you will also be responsible for ensuring necessary balance sheet reconciliations are completed for our products.

  • Manage accounting records and financial controls, ensuring compliance with company accounting policies and the relevant accounting standards.

  • Support the continuous improvement of financial controls across all existing and new areas of the business.

  • Research and develop documentation on the financial reporting treatment for new and developing products across the business.

  • Assist in preparation and support for the annual audit of the financial statements.

Your profile

  • Qualified accountant, or on final exam stages

  • Solution-focused, thrive on problem solving and have a high attention to detail

  • Analytical and capable of grasping complex concepts quickly

  • Meticulous approach, organisational prowess and unwavering vigilance

  • Able to prioritise tasks to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

  • Take a collaborative, hands-on approach within a team environment

  • Broad range of experience within statutory and financial accounting - knowledge of UK GAAP essential and knowledge of US GAAP and/or IFRS beneficial

  • Very strong excel / sheets skills

For this role, you can expect:

  • A 30 minute call with one of the Talent team

  • A 30 minute call with the Finance Manager

  • Practical accounting exercise

  • Onsite interview with senior members of the finance team