Financial Accountant

Xplor; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking an experienced Accounting professional to oversee the month-end close process and support financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of relevant experience, strong financial skills, and a commitment to process improvement. This role offers opportunities for learning and career development in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Gender Neutral Paid Parental Leave

Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning

Flexible work arrangements

Mental health support

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of work experience in Accounting.
• Experience in a Chartered Accounting firm can be advantageous.
• Process and deadline-driven mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage the general ledger and oversee monthly reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly financial reports and statements.
• Liaise with external auditors and tax specialists.

Skills

Accounting experience

Commercial acumen

Negotiation skills

Critical thinking

Detail-oriented

Strong communication

Education

Professional accounting qualification (e.g., AAT, ACCA)

Tools

Excel

Other financial software

Job description

At Xplor, we believe that helping people make the most of each day is the most rewarding way to spend ours.

We give small and medium-sized businesses cloud-based, intuitive technology solutions that enable them to manage all the hassles of running and growing a business, so business owners can get back to doing what they love. With Xplor Pay, we help businesses get paid quickly and securely – without hidden fees.

Job Description

Reporting into our Finance Manager, this role is responsible for the many aspects of the month end close process and for the fulfilment of other obligations such as tax and statutory reporting.

We are looking for someone who is genuinely interested in the FinTech landscape, with solid financial accounting and reporting experience and a desire to support with automating and streamlining processes.

General ledger management: Managing the general ledger including overseeing the monthly balance sheet, banking and inter-company reconciliations

Financial statement preparation: Production of IFRS consolidated results and stand alone financial statements.

Technical accounting: Key team member involved in pro-actively ensuring the Group’s financial accounting and reporting remains compliant with the relevant accounting standards.

Month end reporting: Preparation of monthly financial reports covering balance sheet, profit and loss, internal management reports and cashflow statements. Completion of the monthly prepayments, accruals, journals, fixed assets and depreciation schedules.

Liaison with external Auditors, Bank Managers, ONS and Tax specialists.

Assisting in process improvement and systems enhancement initiatives.

Proactively identify new initiatives that could benefit the organisation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of work experience in Accounting
• Experienced in a Chartered Accounting firm can be advantageous
• Strong commercial and business acumen
• Process and deadline driven mindset with a keen eye for detail
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strong negotiator who can develop ongoing working relationships
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to perform data and statistical analysis to spot trends and anomalies
• Advanced computer software skills, including Excel and other financial software and tools for reporting and analysis purposes
• Professional accounting qualification, or working towards a qualification such as AAT or ACCA

Additional Information

What does it mean to work for Xplor?

Our four core values - Make life simple, Build for people, Move with purpose and Create lasting communities - are key to who we are and guide us from how we hire to how we recognise our team members.

Some of the perks of working with us:

• Unparalleled opportunities to learn and accelerated career development
• A collaborative, team environment with people who truly love what they do
• 12 weeks Gender Neutral Paid Parental Leave for both primary and secondary carer
• Unlimited access to Linkedin learning, 10% of your time devoted to growing you and your career, and further support to help you grow
• Access to mental health support
• Fully flexible work arrangements

How to apply?

To start your application with us, please submit your CV and a cover letter and we’ll be in touch as soon as we can.

We understand that diverse candidates have diverse needs. We welcome you to inform us of any additional needs related to completing your job application or participating in the interview process.

Xplor is dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community.