Financial Accountant

White Swan Data; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Pension plan

25 days holiday per year

Gympass membership

Breakfast and lunch provided

Free coffee and snacks

Regular team events

Job summary

White Swan Data in London, UK is seeking a Financial Accountant to join our Finance team. You will lead month-end reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, and cost allocations while supporting budgeting and year-end processes in a fast-paced start-up environment.

The successful candidate will be part-qualified with around 3 years of experience, extensive Excel skills, and a solid understanding of accounting principles and UK GAAP. You will communicate across levels and help streamline processes.

Qualifications

• Must be at least part-qualified as an accountant.
• 3 years of experience working within audit or in a finance function with high volume transactions.
• Excellent knowledge of Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the organisation’s month-end reporting process, including the preparation, review and consolidation of monthly management accounts.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations on a monthly basis to ensure accuracy
• Allocate departmental costs to enable variance and trend analysis
• Prepare and post key journals such as accruals, prepayments, accrued and deferred income/costs
• Assist in the budgeting and forecasting process to ensure that funds are being deployed effectively
• Assist in year-end statutory processes, handling audit queries and liaising with tax advisors
• Oversee the company's compliance with tax legislation and regulations, including VAT, Corporation Tax, PAYE/NIC.
• Identify any deficiencies in processes or controls and action improvements
• Deliver any other ad hoc projects as requested by the CFO

Skills

Part-qualified accountant

Excel proficiency

Auditing experience

High volume transactions

Education

Part-qualified accounting qualification

Tools

Xero

ERP systems

Job description

Financial Accountant

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: London, UK

Reporting To: Charlie Cui

Description

This is an ideal role for a finance professional with roughly 3 years' experience. You will be at minimum a part-qualified accountant. You will have a good understanding of accountancy principles, audit processes, and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

The culture fit is key for this role in a start-up company. The successful candidate will fit well in a fast-paced dynamic business and will go the extra mile to ensure deadlines are met. The role will require the individual to be flexible in their approach to meeting competing priorities, to take responsibility for managing their own workload and to be comfortable communicating at all levels.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the organisation’s month-end reporting process, including the preparation, review and consolidation of monthly management accounts.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations on a monthly basis to ensure accuracy
• Allocate departmental costs to enable variance and trend analysis
• Prepare and post key journals such as accruals, prepayments, accrued and deferred income/costs
• Assist in the budgeting and forecasting process to ensure that funds are being deployed effectively
• Assist in year-end statutory processes, handling audit queries and liaising with tax advisors
• Oversee the company's compliance with tax legislation and regulations, including VAT, Corporation Tax, PAYE/NIC.
• Identify any deficiencies in processes or controls and action improvements
• Deliver any other ad hoc projects as requested by the CFO

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Must have:

• At least part-qualified as an accountant
• 3 years of experience working within audit or in a finance function with high volume transactions
• Excellent knowledge of Excel

Nice to have:

• Exposure to ERP systems, with Xero being an advantage
• Good working knowledge of UK GAAP accounting standards
• Experience working in an accountancy firm
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Ability to adapt and respond to changing prioritiesWillingness to learn and be part of a team

Benefits

• Salary depending on experience.
• Discretionary performance bonus.
• 25 days holiday per annum, plus UK bank holidays.
• Private health & dental insurance.
• Optical cover through Aviva.
• Pension plan.
• Gympass membership to over 1900 gyms and wellness businesses.
• Breakfast bought in everyday and lunch bought in twice a week
• Free coffee & snacks at the office.
• Regular team events & socials.