Senior Financial Accountant

Planet; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology provider in the UK seeks a Senior Accountant for Fixed Asset & Leasing. You will ensure accurate financial reporting and reconciliation, collaborate with tech and finance teams, and support auditing processes. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with over two years of experience and strong skills in Excel and financial management. This role offers a hybrid work model with three days in the office, providing a dynamic work environment that fosters career growth.

Benefits

Hybrid work model

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in accounting.
• In-depth knowledge of accounting principles.
• Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage fixed asset and lease accounting and reconciliation.
• Prepare and review journal entries accurately and timely.
• Assist in preparing financial reports and schedules.

Skills

Qualified Accountant

Strong accounting skills

Proficient in Excel

Excellent analytical skills

Ability to resolve issues

Experience with Workday Financial

Education

Qualified Accountant

Tools

Workday Financial Management

Excel (Advanced)

Job description

About Planet

Planet is a global provider of integrated technology and payments solutions for retail and hospitality customers.

We create great experiences for the millions of people who use our payments, software, and tax-free solutions every minute of every day.

Planet empowers its customers to deliver great customer experiences by combining payments and software in ways that drive greater loyalty, increase revenue and save time.

Founded over 35 years ago and with our headquarters in London, today we have more than 2,500 employees located across six continents serving our customers in more than 120 markets.

Role overview

This role reports to the Finance Director – Reconciliation and Fixed Asset. The Senior Accountant – Fixed Asset & Leasing will be a key role in the controllership function related to Fixed Assets and Leasing across the Planet Group. You will be liaising with various departments to ensure that information is available in a timely manner to support adjustments required before Group deadlines.

Prepare monthly reconciliations and assist in preparation of reports and ongoing projects as well as ad hoc requests.

What you will do

• Responsible for Fixed Asset & Lease accounting and reconciliation for the group.
• Compiles financial information to review and/or prepare journal entries, in an accurate and timely manner.
• Interprets the meaning of financial information and makes accounting adjustments accordingly.
• Compiles financial information to prepare journal entries accurately, completely and timely.
• Assists in preparing supporting schedules & liaising with external auditors.
• Engagement with auditors to support on-going audit requirements.
• Assists with ad-hoc projects as they arise.
• Report on month end balance sheet reconciliations in a timely manner. Investigate and escalation any differences to the next escalation point.
• Preparation of financial reports
• Managing 3rd Party relationships effectively.
• Cooperate with other departments (e.g. Tech and FP&A) to ensure the processes are aligned.

Who you are

• Qualified Accountant with 2+ years industry experience
• IFRS 16 experience a distinct advantage
• Experience in Workday Financial an advantage
• Strong accounting skills are essential with in-depth knowledge of accounting principles.
• Proficient computer skills; experience with Workday Financial Management a plus
• Excellent analytical and abstract reasoning skills
• Ability to resolve issues and propose solutions to issues that arise on a day-to-day basis
• Credit Card Industry, Processing/Acquiring Bank or ISO accounting experience a plus
• Ability to focus on multiple tasks, while meeting all internal and public company deadlines
• Excellent IT skills including Windows, PowerPoint, Word and Advanced Excel skills, which are a key requirement and may be tested at interview stage.
• Advanced Excel skills are a must have
• Ability to build positive working relationships
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately in a deadline-driven environment
• Ability to self-motivate and self-prioritize with minimal supervision
• Ability to work with accounting and finance management in a team environment

Why Planet

Planet is an equal opportunity employer where diversity is valued, and all employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

Come and grow your career in the most exciting, fast paced technology market, with a business that delivers feel-good connected commerce.We would love to hear from you – Apply now.

At Planet, we embrace a hybrid work model, with three days a week in the office.

Reasonable accommodations may be made in order to allow for an individual to perform the essential functions of this role successfully.