Financial Accountant

Hellios; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Financial Accountant to join their dynamic team in Oxford. In this pivotal role, you will manage financial reporting, ensure compliance with accounting standards, and support the Finance Team in various accounting tasks. Your expertise will be critical in handling deferred revenue calculations, payroll journals, and VAT returns, while also playing a key role in the company's growth initiatives. This innovative firm is committed to providing exceptional service quality and fostering sustainable relationships in the financial services sector. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a rapidly growing organization, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Qualified CIMA/ACCA or equivalent qualification required.
• Experience in a multi-company environment and with multi-currencies is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial reporting and ensure compliance with accounting rules.
• Review financial statements and assist with R&D tax credit claims.

Skills

CIMA/ACCA qualification

Multi-company environment experience

Multi-currency experience

Xero software experience

Education

Qualified CIMA/ACCA or equivalent

Tools

Xero

Job description

Financial Accountant

Job title:

Financial Accountant

Location:

Blended working between our Oxford office and working from home

Reporting to:

Head of Finance

Job summary:

Provide oversight of the Financial reporting of the company, ensuring compliance with accounting and tax rules while providing proactive management of the financial statements.

Job Summary

Hellios are looking for a highly capable and hands-on Financial Accountant to join their team in Oxford. You will be tasked with supporting the Finance Team.

You will be responsible for accounting for assigned entities likely to include deferred revenue calculations, payroll journals, fixed assets/depreciation, accruals/prepayments, VAT returns, and input to budget/forecast processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Review of Group Consolidated management accounts and all financial statements to ensure proactive follow-up of issues.
• Proactive first review of financial statements for all entities including progressing ongoing queries, identifying any concerns in the current month, and updating the statements as the company grows.
• First point of contact for Group audit/Ireland audit.
• Assist with completion of R&D tax credit claims in Ireland.
• Assist with Banking & Payment Processes.
• Act as a cover for signing off payroll each month.
• Maintain an outlook on changes in appropriate GAAP and ensure the company is able to meet any new requirements and assist Head of Finance in ensuring the company stays compliant with relevant tax and accounting rules.
• Management of reporting of Employee benefits to relevant tax authorities.
• Work alongside Management Accountant providing coaching and guidance.
• Assist with any projects as required by HoF (process improvements, cost reduction initiatives, and setting up of new subsidiaries).

Skills & Qualifications

• Qualified CIMA/ACCA or equivalent qualification.
• Used to a multi-company environment.
• Experience of working with multi-currencies.
• Experience of using Xero and associated middleware/apps would be beneficial.

The Company

Hellios is a leading and growing supplier information and risk management company operating in the financial services and defence industry. Established with the primary objective to benefit major blue-chip companies and their suppliers. Hellios provides a single streamlined approach by sharing data across an industry community in areas including modern slavery, cyber security, and GDPR.

Since its inception as a start-up in 2012, Hellios has experienced rapid growth, expanding to over 100 employees and establishing offices across the UK, The Netherlands, Spain, Ireland, and Australia. The Company is continuing to grow quickly, and a key part of this role is to prepare the Company for further growth.
At Hellios, we are guided by an ethos centred on delivering unparalleled service quality and innovative technology. Our commitment rests upon nurturing enduring, sustainable relationships with both our buyer and supplier clientele. To delve deeper into Hellios' core values shaping the culture embraced by our team, partners, and our customer-centric approach, please visit our website at Hellios.com.