Accountant

TN United Kingdom; Fareham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative and rapidly growing company in the online Pet Supplies industry is seeking a talented Accountant to join their founding finance team. This is a unique opportunity to shape the financial landscape of a high-growth start-up, where you will manage the entire accounting process, from preparing management accounts to cash flow management. With a focus on continuous improvement and personal growth, the role promises significant career advancement as the company evolves. Join a dynamic team that values hard work and offers a supportive culture, alongside attractive benefits and opportunities for further education.

Benefits

Company Pension 3% employer, 5% employee contribution

£150 monthly local restaurant allowance

£30 monthly Spotify or Apple Music voucher

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with strong analytical skills and experience in financial systems.
• Proficient in managing accounting processes and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire accounting process including management accounts and payroll.
• Oversee financial systems, budgets, and cash flow management.

Skills

Qualified or Part Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Experience with online recurring payments

Knowledge of Xero accounting software

Strong commercial acumen

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Advanced level spreadsheet skills

Ability to work under pressure

Highly organized

Self-disciplined

Flexibility with time management

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

Xero accounting software

Job description

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Crumb is one of the fastest growing UK companies in the online Pet Supplies industry with a rapidly evolving sales presence in North America, Canada, Europe and Australia. Leading products include a smart pet tag, pet supplementation and video vet services.

Working alongside a small team of growth driven founders and highly capable engineers, you will be responsible for establishing the in-house finance function. This is an opportunity to join a high-growth, profitable and investor backed start-up at an early stage and as the founding member of the finance team. With time, promotion opportunities in this role are highly probable.

As our ideal Accountant, you will have the following skills and experience:

• Qualified or Part Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
• Experience with online recurring payments preferred
• Knowledge of Xero accounting software preferred
• Strong commercial acumen
• Highly numeric/strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Advanced level spreadsheet skills and PC literacy
• Drive to continually improve processes and seek new challenges
• Ability to work well under pressure, working accurately with attention to detail, and meeting deadlines
• Ability to be flexible with time, particularly surrounding month and quarter end closing.
• Highly organised
• Ambitious and prepared to grow with role, further education available as required
• Comfortable managing own workload and self-disciplined

What will I be responsible for?

The role as Accountant allows the successful candidate to own and manage the entire accounting process. Your day-to-day duties will include:

• Monthly, Quarterly & Annual preparation of management accounts
• Continuous management of all financial systems
• Creation and monitoring of budgets
• Monthly Payroll
• Cash flow management
• Manage overseas corporation tax and sales tax obligations
• Analyse financial performance and help craft longer-term strategy
• Daily internal financial report and reporting of KPI's
• Assist with data analysis to deliver valuable insight to other members of the team
• Production of monthly and quarterly reports
• Bank and merchant account reconciliation
• Orchestrate weekly payment runs to suppliers
• Help design, implement and iterate on financial systems and procedures
• Stakeholder and third-party investor relations

What we offer in return:

Our staff work hard for us, so in return for this, alongside various company events, a fantastic office space and a great team culture, we offer:

• Company Pension 3% employer, 5% employee contribution
• £150 monthly local restaurant allowance
• £30 monthly Spotify or Apple Music voucher