Financial Accountant

Financial AccountantApplication Deadline:
7 April 2024Department: FinanceEmployment Type: Full TimeLocation: BrightonReporting To: Financial ControllerCompensation: £50,000 - £55,000 / yearDescriptionAs a Financial Accountant at Tillo you will contribute significantly to develop a finance team that is of the highest operational quality for a fast growing, Private Equity backed FinTech business. With the finance team’s focus on delivering excellent service to customers, suppliers and business stakeholders.You'll play a leading role in supporting the growth of the business, driving process improvements and taking ownership of the financials of a recently acquired subsidiary of Tillo to build a best-in-class finance function.Join a world-class team in the business of making people smile. Our Platform connects our customers to rewards and incentives from 2000+ brands that people love, all via our seamless, easy-to-use API. We’re the market leader in the UK and are active in a number of other markets including Europe, Australia and India. This year we will continue to expand our presence in the US as well as setting up operations in new countries .Please note, all applications will be reviewed by April 10th & initial interviews will be conducted throughout the following week.
If successful, you will
Manage weekly reconciliation of customer and supplier ledger accounts and sign off of finance team reconciliations and payments
Produce monthly management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations
Ensure the highest level of financial control is adhered to within the team together with nominal ledger integrity and accuracy
Prepare financial statements for audit requirements
Aid with tax compliance (VAT, R&D, PAYE and corporation tax), ensuring all payment deadlines are met
Look after the finance operations of the department specifically purchase and sales ledger control activities and external query management
Ensure that reconciliations are complete and investigate and resolve differences
Resolve queries that arise from internal and external sources in a timely and efficient manner
Support the Financial Controller with key information for strategic planning and delivery of finance projects
Assist with parent company financials as required
Confidently lead & develop the finance team (2)
Build effective relationships with external advisors and key stakeholders
About youYou're a fully qualified accountant who is detail oriented, and used to working in a busy environment with competing priorities. A natural problem solver, with proven & demonstrable technical ability.You're able to work from our Hove office twice a week, and our London office once a week.To be successful in this role, you'll need:
Strong organisational skills – ability to meet deadlines and prioritise assignments
Experience of problem solving and reconciliation resolution
Excellent communication and reporting skills
Advanced excel experience
A customer focused approach
Management experience
And, it'd be great (but not essential!) if you have some experience with:
Xero
Working in a fast growth, FinTech environment
BenefitsWe offer all our employees trust and empower our team to work with flexibility and autonomy. We’re a close-knit team and love working collaboratively, with our hybrid model, our team can come together at our fantastic office in Hove, but also focus in their own space. The Tillo team are a motivated bunch and we all work hard to push Tillo forwards, always innovating. We completely understand the importance of work/life balance and offer a supportive and collaborative working environment with the following benefits:
26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
Annual Bonus Scheme
Designated Shares Options for all employees
Private healthcare
Enhanced Family Leave Policy
Quarterly staff engagement surveys - to listen and act on the employee voice.
Regular employee wellbeing activities, including company lunches and away days where we do everything from helping local charities to traditional team building activities
Retail discounts
Raising money for a charity outside of work? We’ll match your donation with our charitable matching contribution
Well stocked drinks fridge and snack cupboards
Cycle to work scheme
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