Finance Accountant *Fintech*

Hays; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Hays is seeking a qualified Accountant for a scaling VC-backed SaaS company in London. The role includes group consolidation, statutory accounts preparation, and day-to-day accounting tasks. Interested candidates can expect a vibrant work environment, career growth, and excellent benefits including share options and enhanced parental leave.

Benefits

Share options

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Vitality Health

Pension

Off-site days

Training

Home office allowance

Enhanced parental leave

Mental health support

Top-tier equipment

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with a keen interest in innovative, growing businesses.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for group consolidation of approximately seven entities.
• Preparation of statutory accounts (IFRS / GAAP).
• Handling foreign currencies and supporting budgeting.

Skills

Interest in Fin-tech

Interest in working for a scale-up business

Job description

Hays City Of London, England, United Kingdom

This range is provided by Hays. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Your new company

I am working with a VC-backed SaaS company that is scaling up, completing its third round of funding, which will lead to profitability. The company has offices across EMEA and APAC and is expanding its customer base in these regions.

Your new role

As a qualified Accountant, you will be responsible for:

• Group consolidation of approximately seven entities
• Preparation of statutory accounts (IFRS / GAAP)
• Handling foreign currencies based on office location
• Supporting budgeting and forecasting, including variance analysis and collaboration with the wider business
• Day-to-day accounting tasks such as month-end reporting, managing VAT returns, local taxes, and daily transactions

What you'll need to succeed

• Interest in working for a scale-up business
• Interest in Fin-tech

What you'll get in return

This role suits a qualified accountant interested in innovative, growing businesses. It offers career development opportunities, including a potential move into a Financial Controller role. Benefits include share options, 26 days holiday plus bank holidays, Vitality Health, pension, off-site days, training, home office allowance, enhanced parental leave, mental health support, and top-tier equipment.

What to do now

If interested, click 'apply now' to submit your CV or contact Nicolette Solomou for a confidential discussion. If this role isn't quite right, contact us for other opportunities.

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Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Information Services

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