About the roleManaging a team of 7 accountants who are responsible for owning the reporting process for legal entities within the group and providing clarity on all line items in the P&L, by product and funding line, and for opex cost centres.Leading a structured monthly close process for management accounts, quarter-end, and year-end reporting, closely coordinating with the technical accounting team for accurate IFRS reporting, and working with Fin Ops and Treasury teams for effective cut-offs.Ensuring that the balance sheet is supported by relevant schedules, reconciled effectively on a regular basis and that reconciling items are properly investigated understood, and where appropriate corrected;Review posting of month-end journals such as payroll and funding line accruals;Responsible for the group consolidation process including intercompany balances;Work with FP&A in undertaking detailed review and analysis of monthly P&Ls to support business decision-making; Collaborate with FP&A to help prepare monthly management information including segmented profit and loss accounts, cash flows and commentaries;Responsible for the preparation of annual statutory accounts under IFRS for audit for group and subsidiaries;Prepare direct/indirect tax returns and support the companys R&D tax claim;Key interface with the external auditors.
Responsible for ensuring that the audit process runs smoothly;Monitor and enforce financial policies, controls, and procedures across the business;Stay up to date on changes to the accounting standards and their impact on the business;Mentor and help develop the accountants in the team and provide guidance and training where required;Ensure all work delivered, including that of the team members is of an appropriate quality.About YouQualified accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent) with 5+ years PQEFinancial services experience essential, preferably in a mortgage lenderExcellent organizational, planning, and interpersonal skillsConsistently meets deadlinesHigh energy; detail-oriented yet pragmatic and focused on resultsSkilled in mentoring and influencing both within and beyond the finance teamStrong verbal and written communication abilitiesFamiliarity with group structures and consolidationsComfortable working with general ledger systems, experience working with Netsuite preferable Strong fundamental accounting and IFRS skills (especially IFRS9 and IFRS15)Good Excel / financial analytical skills including the ability to provide clear, meaningful commentaryGood knowledge of cash management and third-party funder processes.Benefits & perks Competitive salary + company bonus scheme Hybrid working policy? 25 days holiday (increasing with the length of service) Private healthcare Enhanced parental leave Matched pension contributions up to 4% Critical illness cover Employee Assistance Programme & Mental Health support Life assurance Regular performance reviews to promote a culture of growth and development Leadership training for managers Give as you earn scheme for charitable donations Support for attending conferences and professional learning & development Discounts via Perkbox Cycle to work scheme Season ticket loan Electric car loan scheme Monthly socials & annual offsite