Accountant

Eurochange; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Hol

Private Medical Insurance (Single)

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Health & Wellbeing support

Wagestream - access your earned wages

Job summary

Eurochange in Stevenage is seeking an experienced Accountant to join the Finance team, reporting to the Financial Controller. You will oversee month-end close, prepare detailed financial schedules and ensure accuracy across statutory and internal reporting.

You will lead the Finance Team, manage accounts payable/receivable, maintain controls, and contribute to budget, cash flow forecasting, and process improvements. Strong Excel, Oracle and Power BI skills are desirable.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience in a similar accounting role.
• ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualified.
• Working experience in Oracle / Power BI desirable.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel essential & Data Modeling Tools desirable.
• Strong analytical, reconciliation and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting, Controls & Month-End Close.
• Manage Accounts payable/receivable and ensure timely payments.
• Prepare month end journals and balance sheet schedules with documentation.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and cash flow analysis.
• Prepare regulatory and VAT returns and assist with board reports.
• Mentor and coach Finance Team members and oversee daily operations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Leadership

Education

ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualified

Tools

Oracle

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Accountant Hours: 40h p/w Location: Stevenage Shift Pattern: office based or hybrid

Why join #Teameurochange?

At eurochange, we’re all about people – and that includes you! We’re a dedicated and proactive bunch, passionate about our purpose: to make foreign exchange better, simpler & more convenient, while always being the trusted inspirational experts. So, step into our world, where friendliness, passion, and inclusivity reign supreme. Consider us your home away from home, where you’re free to be your unique, authentic self. We believe in hard work that makes an impact and innovates, and whilst we take the legalities of our service seriously, we love to have fun along the way!

Explore how you’ll support our purpose…

The purpose of the role is to support the Finance team to provide the best experience to customers and other departments. The Accountant will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity and timeliness of financial reporting for Eurochange Ltd and its subsidiary company. Reporting to the Financial Controller, this role will be responsible for overseeing the month-end close process, preparing financial schedules, managing daily finance operations, and supporting the Financial Controller with reporting, budgeting, forecasting and process improvements. The Accountant will also supervise the Finance Team, ensuring high-quality output and continuity of service across all core accounting functions.

Main responsibilities:

• Financial Reporting, Controls & Month-End Close
• Ensure timely, accurate and fully compliant month end close for Eurochange Ltd and its subsidiary.
• Assist with the preparation of detailed set of monthly management accounts annual Financial Statements.
• Preparation of month end journals with supporting documentation.
• Prepare monthly Balance Sheet schedules with complete backup documentation and ensure compliance with SOX control requirements.
• Maintain the Fixed Assets register, ensuring additions, disposals and depreciation are accurately recorded.
• Prepare expense schedules and supporting documentation.
• Support the preparation of Board reports.
• Prepare audit schedules ensuring all documentation meets audit standards.
• Team Leadership & Daily Finance Operations
• Manage Finance Team’s daily workflow and provide backup cover for key tasks.
• Manage Accounts payable and expense processing functions ensuring.
• Adherence to internal controls.
• Suppliers & staff paid on time and accurately.
• Manage Accounts Receivable, ensuring issues are identified, escalated and resolved promptly.
• Ensure all transactional ledgers are up to date and accurate.
• Conduct weekly/biweekly reviews of bank reconciliations, ensuring proper documentation and sign off.
• Manage daily payment processing and assist with authorization of larger payments in line with delegated authority and control procedures.
• Mentoring and coaching other team members where applicable.
• Some transactional duties as and when required.
• Assist in resolving finance related queries raised by other departments.
• Planning, Analysis & Compliance
• Assist with cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Review and report currency gains/losses on a daily basis.
• Prepare or assist in preparing regulatory and VAT returns.
• Provide ad hoc reporting and financial analysis as required.
• Support the Financial Controller with process improvements, strengthening internal controls and enhancing reporting capabilities.

The 'stand-out' qualities to be part of #Teameurochange

• Minimum of two years’ experience in a similar accounting role.
• ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualified.
• Working experience in Oracle / Power BI (Desirable)
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (Essential) & Data Modeling Tools (Desirable).
• Strong analytical, reconciliation and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and administrative abilities.
• Proven ability to manage workflows, identify errors, analyze data and process reports.
• Ability to remain calm, focused and positive in a high volume, fast paced environment.

Our Perks are out of this world!

• Colleague Rate on Travel Money!
• 28 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
• High Street Discounts
• Free mortgage advice (provided by a 3rd party)
• 24/7 Virtual GP service for you and your family.
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Health, Wellbeing and Financial support through the Retail Trust
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical Insurance (Single cover)
• Wagestream – access your already earned wages when you need it
• Additional holiday entitlement after 1 year!
• And much much more!

Our Vision

To be the UK’s go-to travel money provider, adding value to every customer’s journey!

Our Purpose

Foreign exchange… but better, simpler & more convenient, we’re the trusted inspirational experts.

Our Values

We Strive, We Trust, We’re Aspirational, We’re Responsible, We’re Sincere

Accountant Stevenage, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

SG1 2EF

£50,000 to £55,000per year Permanent - Full-time Posted today Closing date: 02/12/2026 Job reference: DG1717530SteA