Remote Financial Accountant – IFRS & Process Automation

Xplor Education; Newcastle upon Tyne; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Volunteer days

Diversity & Inclusion initiatives

Mental health support

Flexible working

Job summary

Xplor Technologies is seeking a detail-oriented finance professional to manage the month-end close, IFRS reporting, and statutory obligations. This fully remote UK role reports to the Finance Manager and supports automation and process improvements.

You will oversee general ledger activities, consolidations, prepayments, accruals, depreciation, and liaise with auditors and tax specialists. 3–5 years in accounting and a professional qualification are expected, with strong Excel skills and

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years' experience in an accounting role.
• Experience within a Chartered Accounting firm is advantageous.
• Exposure to working with the APAC region is highly desirable.
• Strong commercial acumen with a solid understanding of business operations.
• Highly organised and deadline-driven with excellent attention to detail.
• A critical thinker with strong problem-solving capabilities.
• Confident negotiator able to build and maintain strong working relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to analyse data and identify trends, insights, and anomalies.
• Professional accounting qualification or actively working towards one (ACCA/AAT).

Responsibilities

• Managing the general ledger including overseeing the monthly balance sheet, banking and inter-company reconciliations.
• Production of IFRS consolidated results and stand-alone financial statements.
• Key team member involved in proactively ensuring the Group’s financial accounting and reporting remains compliant with the relevant accounting standards.
• 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.

Skills

Month end close

IFRS accounting

Financial reporting

Excel proficiency

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Education

Professional accounting qualification (ACCA/AAT or equivalent)

Tools

Excel (advanced)

Financial reporting tools

Job description

Xplor Technologies is seeking a detail-oriented finance professional to manage the month-end close, IFRS reporting, and statutory obligations. This fully remote UK role reports to the Finance Manager and supports automation and process improvements.

You will oversee general ledger activities, consolidations, prepayments, accruals, depreciation, and liaise with auditors and tax specialists. 3–5 years in accounting and a professional qualification are expected, with strong Excel skills and