Financial Accountant

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What we are looking for

The role of Financial Accountant is pivotal in ensuring consistent, compliant accounting across the group and driving high standards. The Financial Accountant will support regulatory compliant and consistent accounting practices and help shape the wider business processes to be scalable and efficient. A key deliverable for this role is the provision of accurate financial information. You will work closely with the global finance function and key stakeholders at all levels of the business to ensure best practices are implemented. You will have a natural instinct of delivering to deadlines, of high attention to detail, accuracy, communication and presentation of your work within a complex and fast paced environment. You will be curious about what we do, how we do it, and how we can make it better for all stakeholders. You will work closely with the finance team and the other business sales, delivery and support functions.

What you will do

Working closely with the Group Finance Director and the wider finance team, you will:

• Manage the preparation and delivery of the group consolidated and subsidiary statutory accounts in accordance with UK GAAP.
• Support the management of the external audit process, the relationships with the audit team and all internal stakeholders, ensuring adherence to deadlines and successful delivery.
• During audits capture areas for improvement, make recommendations and roll-out new processes, controls and initiatives.
• Support the CFO and GFD in ensuring regulatory compliance and providing technical guidance and recommendations for accounting treatment and areas judgements.
• Support compliant accounting and documentation of revenue recognition across the business.
• Contribute to the group cash forecasting process and support improvements in working capital management.
• Review, monitor and recommend improvements to the group's finance policies, procedures and internal controls.
• Ensure a compliant and well-planned tax environment e.g. R&D, Transfer Pricing, Thin Cap/CIR, Deferred Tax asset, VAT, employment taxes.
• Manage requirements for the annual insurance reviews.
• Ad-hoc tasks and support required by the GFD, as required.

Requirements

What you will need:

• ACA qualified accountant with a top 10 firm, with at least 5 years post qualification experience.
• Strong technical experience within financial accounting and tax, within a global group business.
• Detailed working knowledge of FRS102.
• Experience in developing and implementing financial controls and processes.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment with ambiguity.
• A results-orientated and service delivery focus.
• A continuous improvement mindset and an aptitude for change management.
• High attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and presentational skills with the ability to communicate and manage well at all levels of the business
• Experience of working in a private equity or venture capital backed business would be an advantage.
• Advanced Microsoft skills, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Benefits

What we offer in return:

• Generous and flexible holiday allowance (“Plentiful PTO”) 
• Shutdown between Christmas and New Year 
• Private healthcare and dental insurance  
• Group income protection 
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme and support on financial health through our pension provider
• Access to Unmind, our wellbeing platform
• Parental leave – primary caregiver 12 weeks full pay + 12 weeks 50% pay, secondary caregiver 12 weeks full pay that can be spread over 12 months 
• Use our portal to access discounts and cashback at plenty of retailers
• Cycle to work scheme
• Sustainable Future Giving, helping create a positive impact on our planet by donating to plant trees, tackling our impact, and helping to reduce emissions
• Employee focus group, Social Impact, and MOSAIC team supporting our diversity and inclusion commitments
• Team, office, and regional socials
• Great growth opportunities (our CEO and other senior team members started here in entry-level positions)

Diversity equals increased creativity, which equals better results for all. We’re committed to equality of opportunity and applications from all individuals are encouraged. If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please don’t hesitate to let us know.

Last updated on Aug 9, 2024