Financial Accountant

Talentedge; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-growth blockchain business seeks an energetic finance professional to join their team as a Financial Accountant. This role involves ownership of external audit processes, compliance with financial regulations, and supporting business growth through financial insights. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and have a proactive, detail-oriented approach to their work.

Qualifications

• 2 years of post-qualification experience in accounting role.
• Technical accounting experience through training contract with professional services.
• Exposure to blockchain/crypto revenue recognition principles.

Responsibilities

• Own the external audit processes end-to-end.
• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem-solving

Team-work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Completed ICAEW, CPA, ACCA, CA, or equivalent qualification

Tools

Xero

Google Suite

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Talentedge

Former Professional Athlete turned Recruitment Specialist in Qualified Finance In Fintech and Financial Services |Senior Recruitment Consultant…

My client, a high-growth blockchain business is seeking an energetic and ambitious finance professional to join their team. The company offers a growth mindset environment with close attention to career development and ongoing learning about the role, the wider industry, and personal development.

Who You Are:

The ideal candidate is energetic, trustworthy, and dependable with exceptional attention to detail. They always look to improve on accepted norms and possess the following traits:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• ICAEW, CPA, ACCA, CA, or equivalent qualification fully completed (no exceptions made).
• Technical accounting experience through completion of a training contract with a professional services firm in assurance/audit.
• Experience with transfer pricing, indirect taxes (VAT and GST), R&D claims, and corporate tax.
• Strong understanding of blockchain/crypto revenue recognition principles and subscription-based business models.
• Exposure to closing a month-end including journals, balance sheet reconciliations, analysing, and commentating on the management accounts.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Xero) and Google suite (Gmail, Google Sheets/Docs/Slides) and Excel.
• Experience with financial reporting and analysis.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and team-working skills.
• Enthusiastic personality
• 2 years of post-qualification experience in an accounting role outside of professional services/audit.
• Tech sector, Crypto/Blockchain, and/or SaaS industry experience.
• Exposure to some of the following systems: Tipalti, Satago, Brex, Telleroo, Stripe, Slack, Hubspot, Payfit.

What the Job Involves:

The successful candidate will work closely with all finance team members to help establish and look after various accounting and financial control processes, with specific ownership over external audit, tax, and corporate governance. They will play a central role in driving the growth of the business by continually improving the speed and integrity of management information for teams throughout the business.

Responsibilities:

• Own the external audit processes end-to-end, from planning through to the signing of the Group Consolidated Financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP/IFRS and other relevant financial regulations.
• Support and work with local accounting, tax, valuation, and corporate services providers in the UK, US, Singapore, and Japan.
• Own the tax filings and related regulatory reporting for both direct and indirect taxes.
• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records, including journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close processes.
• Assist in the preparation of management reports and board/investor presentations.
• Monitor revenue recognition in accordance with UK GAAP for SaaS-based subscriptions.
• Manage various finance inboxes and help with queries across different teams.
• Daily monitoring of bank accounts, reconciling incomings and outgoings in Xero.
• Oversee the offshore outsourced accounts payable partner.
• Work closely with the finance assistant/assistant management accountant to ensure timely sales invoicing, collections, and credit control.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes.
• Identify and implement opportunities for process automation and financial system improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide financial insights that support business decision-making.

Why Join Us:

This role offers a rapid learning curve with increasing understanding and ownership of all finance processes under the guidance of and reporting to the Finance Manager. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to use the knowledge obtained from their audit/assurance training operationally and enjoy the satisfaction of closing month-end to schedule and owning all elements of financial reporting and related regulatory compliance.

Application Process:

To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your qualifications and experience. We look forward to hearing from you!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Financial Services and Technology, Information and Media

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