Senior Accountant (UK)

Lemonade Finance; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial technology startup in the UK is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to build scalable accounting processes. The role demands over 5 years of experience in accounting, knowledge of international standards, and proficiency with BI tools like Power BI. Ideal candidates thrive in fast-paced environments and have a strong background in fintech. This position allows for remote work.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting or financial controlling experience.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge with IFRS standards.
• Experience in building or scaling financial operations.

Responsibilities

• Build and implement core accounting processes for company growth.
• Lead budgeting cycles and monthly closing processes.
• Coordinate with external partners like auditors and tax advisors.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Data-driven mindset

Experience in fintech

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Looker

Job description

About our Company:

LemFi (YC S21, Series B) is revolutionizing cross-border financial services for immigrants through its multi-currency platform, processing over $1 billion in monthly transactions. We provide instant remittances, foreign exchange services, and multi-currency accounts, all in one seamless experience.

With 300+ employees across 15+ countries, our platform supports twelve currencies and integrates directly with local banks and mobile money providers, ensuring fast, low-cost transactions. But we’re not stopping at payments. LemFi is building a comprehensive financial ecosystem empowering immigrants with the financial tools they need to thrive—wherever they go.

Our vision: To build the first full-stack financial services hub for the world’s immigrant population.

Who you are:

You are a candidate who would thrive in a fintech startup environment like ours, where we readily accept individuals with a humble, yet uplifting attitude alongside a diligent sense of work ethic. The teams here at LemFi are passionate about their work and fields of expertise, but also lend hands on cross-functional responsibilities to ensure the success of the company and the satisfaction of our clientele.

Job Summary:

We’re looking for a hands-on and detail-oriented Senior Accountant. You’ll play a key role in establishing scalable accounting processes in a fast-growing fintech environment. This role is ideal for someone who has helped build finance operations from the ground up and is excited to contribute to a high-performance, multicultural team.

You’ll be a key player in building a finance function that’s lean, smart, and built to last.

Responsibilities are as follows:

• Build and implement core accounting and financial controlling processes to support the company's rapid growth.
  
• Leading budgeting cycles.
• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
  
• Maintain and continuously improve internal controls, reporting systems, and documentation standards.
  
• Collaborate closely with the Head of FP&A and Financial Reporting on:
  
• Developing forecasting models and supporting scenario planning and strategic financial analysis.
• Collaborate closely with the data team and leverage BI tools (such as Tableau, Looker, or Power BI) to bring greater visibility and insights into financial performance.
  
• Coordinate with external partners including auditors, tax advisors, and financial service providers.
  
• Contribute to a collaborative, fast-paced, and inclusive work environment.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in accounting or financial controlling, including startup or scale-up experience.
  
• Strong technical accounting knowledge with familiarity in international accounting standards (e.g., IFRS).
  
• Proven experience in building or scaling financial operations, systems, and processes.
  
• Solid understanding of financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting practices, ideally with collaborative experience alongside FP&A teams.
  
• Proficiency with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, Looker) and a data-driven mindset.
  
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
  
• Comfort working in fast-paced, multicultural environments.
  
• Fintech industry experience is a strong plus.
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