Financial Accountant

Xplor

About The Position

Reporting into our Finance Manager, this role is responsible for the many aspects of the month end close process and for the fulfilment of other obligations such as tax and statutory reporting. We are looking for someone who is genuinely interested in the FinTech landscape, with solid financial accounting and reporting experience and a desire to support with automating and streamlining processes.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 to 5 years of work experience in Accounting
Experienced in a Chartered Accounting firm can be advantageous
Strong commercial and business acumen
Process and deadline driven mindset with a keen eye for detail
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Strong negotiator who can develop ongoing working relationships
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to perform data and statistical analysis to spot trends and anomalies
Advanced computer software skills, including Excel and other financial software and tools for reporting and analysis purposes
Professional accounting qualification, or working towards a qualification such as AAT or ACCA

Responsibilities

Managing the general ledger including overseeing the monthly balance sheet, banking and inter-company reconciliations
Production of IFRS consolidated results and stand alone financial statements.
Key team member involved in pro-actively ensuring the Group’s financial accounting and reporting remains compliant with the relevant accounting standards.
Preparation of monthly financial reports covering balance sheet, profit and loss, internal management reports and cashflow statements.
Completion of the monthly prepayments, accruals, journals, fixed assets and depreciation schedules.
Liaison with external Auditors, Bank Managers, ONS and Tax specialists.
Assisting in process improvement and systems enhancement initiatives.
Proactively identify new initiatives that could benefit the organisation.