London, United Kingdom
Business Operations,Finance,FinTech,Operations
Permanent | Full Time
ASAP
05/03/2024
Not specified
Senior Finance Officer
Wednesdays and Thursdays in the London office
Do you have experience of management accountancy and cashflow monitoring / forecasting in a fast-paced hands on environment ? Do you have a FS, Fintech or Regulatory background ? Are you a dynamic, proactive self starter who thrives on autonomy ? If so, our client is an exciting scale up owned by an established UK parent company looking for an experienced ambitious Senior Finance Officer
This role will suit you if you are a newly qualified accountant qualified through experience
Job Purpose:
Reporting directly to the Head of Finance you will focus on the day-to-day running of the finance function.
Day to day you will responsible for :
· Accounts Payables and Receivables management
· Operating bank accounts reconciliations
· Posting of journal entries in the accounting system
· Performing daily clients’ funds reconciliations
· Performing daily reconciliations of Card Scheme and payment providers settlements
· Ensuring that all accounting records and information on file are kept up to date
· Assisting with the compilation of Regulatory reporting
· Preparing VAT returns
· Responsible for maintaining up-to-date Finance Manual and Procedures and ensuring adherence to policies and procedures;
· Liaising with auditors and handling audit requests
· Handling month end responsibilities and trend analysis
· Managing cashflow and funding responsibilities
· Modelling, analysis and reporting back to senior management
· Driving efficiencies within the team and the wider business
· Supporting the Head of Finance and other functions of the Institution in their financial reporting requirements
To be successful you will possess :
· An analytical mind with excellent problem-solving skills
· Ability to handle day to day processing tasks coupled with strategic outlook and forward thinking attitude
· Proficiency in MS Excel
· A highly organized and pro-active can-do attitude
· Great communication & organisational skills and fluent in English
Desirable Skills
· Experience of forecasts for fundraising rounds is valued
· Experience with MS Dynamics 365 Business Central an advantage