Financial/Management Accountant - Fintech SME
- Recruiter
- Goodman Masson Limited
- Location
- England, London, City of London
- Salary
- £30000 - £35000 per annum + Study Support and Bonus
- Posted
- 15 Feb 2019
- Closes
- 22 Feb 2019
- Ref
- 15022019lnh12
- Contact
- Louis Nwosu-Hope
- Job Title
- Financial Accountant
- Category
- Banking and Financial Services
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Role: Financial Accountant
Reports To: The Head of Finance
Job Overview: This is the number 2 within finance. Working in a small team at a forprofit social enterprise start-up. The role will offer a great deal of breadth across the finance spectrum, with the opportunity to work for and alongside the entire executive team. The company is an ethically driven emergency loan provider. There are a number of regular tasks that will be the core responsibilities of the job, however, there is an expectation that the successful candidate will be keen to get stuck in to ad-hoc projects. We are looking for an intellectually curious individual, who is agile and able to learn and develop as the business grows. We are looking for a long-term hire who will stay with the business as they progress along the finance ladder and spectrum.
Key responsibilities:
Support Head of Finance, amongst other things, planning, budgeting, forecasting and preparation of Board reports
Financial Reporting
Perform the month end pre-close and running the month-end process
Assist Head of Finance in the preparation of the monthly Management Accounts
Supporting the Head of Finance with the Year-end Financial Reporting
Preparing and submitting tax returns
Prepare and analyse monthly expense reports
Cashflow reporting to investors
Financial Planning and Analysis
Producing regular Management Information for discussion at Exec Management Committees and Board Meeting
Monthly and Annual Forecasting
Financial Control
Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations
Perform bank reconciliations
Financial operations
Raise payments to suppliers via online banking for approval by the Head of Finance
Supporting the Head of Finance with the development of the disbursements and collections policies and procedures
Experience and attributes
The role offers great scope for growth and development for the right individual, who should have the following:
Ambitious, keen to get hands on experience in a fast-changing start-up environment
Good verbal and written communication skills
Interest in technology or financial services industry
Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel
Experience of Sage or similar accounting systems
Bachelor's degree
Part qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA desirable