Financial Accountant

Job Description

Reporting into our Finance Manager, this role is responsible for the many aspects of the month end close process and for the fulfilment of other obligations such as tax and statutory reporting.

We are looking for someone who is genuinely interested in the Fin Tech landscape, with solid financial accounting and reporting experience and a desire to support with automating and streamlining processes.

• General ledger management: Managing the general ledger including overseeing the monthly balance sheet, banking and inter-company reconciliations.
• Financial statement preparation: Production of IFRS consolidated results and standalone financial statements.
• Technical accounting: Key team member involved in proactively ensuring the Group’s financial accounting and reporting remains compliant with the relevant accounting standards.
• Month end reporting: Preparation of monthly financial reports covering balance sheet, profit and loss, internal management reports and cashflow statements. Completion of the monthly prepayments, accruals, journals, fixed assets and depreciation schedules.
• Liaison with external Auditors, Bank Managers, ONS and Tax specialists.
• Assisting in process improvement and systems enhancement initiatives.
• Proactively identify new initiatives that could benefit the organisation.

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of work experience in accounting.
• Experience in a Chartered Accounting firm is advantageous.
• Strong commercial and business acumen.
• Process- and deadline-driven mindset with a keen eye for detail.
• Critical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong negotiator who can develop ongoing working relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to perform data and statistical analysis to spot trends and anomalies.
• Advanced computer software skills, including Excel and other financial software and tools for reporting and analysis purposes.
• Professional accounting qualification, or working towards a qualification such as AAT or ACCA.

• A collaborative, team environment with people who truly love what they do.
• Learning resources available to continue to develop your skills and career development.
• Paid parental leave benefits program.
• Access to mental health support.
• Flexible work arrangements.

Xplor is dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community. To be considered for employment, you must be legally authorised to work in the location (country) you are applying for. Xplor does not sponsor visas, either at the time of hire or at any later time.