Financial Accountant

SIX Payment Services; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading payment services company seeks a highly skilled Financial Accountant in the UK. The role involves managing financial transactions, overseeing audits, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. Join a dynamic team in a top sustainable company with excellent career growth opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private medical cover and virtual GP access

Employee discounts and flexible benefits

Life assurance and pension contributions

Opportunities for learning and career growth

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in financial accounting within financial services.
• Qualified accountant (CPA, ACCA, CMA).
• Strong understanding of IFRS standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage balance sheet substantiation and oversee financial transactions.
• Lead month-end, quarterly, and annual closing processes.
• Handle all aspects of tax including corporation and VAT returns.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Fluent in English

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Job description

Financial Accountant

Date posted: 03/13 | Location: Wolverhampton | United Kingdom | Company: Worldline

About Worldline

We are the innovators at the heart of the payments technology industry, shaping how the world pays and gets paid. Our solutions power the growth of millions of businesses worldwide, from local coffee shops to international banks. We are committed to helping our people accelerate their careers and shape the future of payments.

The Opportunity

Worldline Merchant Services, with €3.3bn revenue, is establishing a new entity in the UK to serve our ambitions in this key market. Our goal is to become a leading provider of acquiring services in the UK, offering value and opportunities to merchants of all sizes.

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Financial Accountant to join our finance team in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Manage balance sheet substantiation, including trial balance and analysis.
• Oversee financial transactions related to the balance sheet, such as accruals, provisions, and fixed assets.
• Lead month-end, quarterly, and annual closing processes.
• Manage the annual audit process and ensure timely financial reporting.
• Handle all aspects of tax, including corporation, deferred, and PAYE.
• Ensure accurate submission of VAT returns.
• Manage cash landing processes and oversee outsourced GFS teams.
• Support ad-hoc projects and stay updated on accounting standards and regulations.

Candidate Profile

• Minimum 5 years' experience in financial accounting within financial services, with audit exposure.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Qualified accountant (CPA, ACCA, CMA).
• Strong understanding of IFRS standards.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• Fluent in English.
• Experience in scalable businesses and global organizations.
• Knowledge of SAP is a plus.

Perks & Benefits

• Be part of a top 1% sustainable company worldwide.
• Opportunities for learning and career growth.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Private medical cover and virtual GP access.
• Employee discounts and flexible benefits.
• Life assurance and pension contributions.

Application Process

We aim to respond within 7 working days. Selected candidates will have interviews with a recruiter and a line manager.

Join Us

Be part of our journey in payments technology. Work with global colleagues, take on challenges, and make an impact. Join our innovative team and shape the future of payments.