Accountant

Summary

Join our Finance team as a motivated and detail-oriented Accountant. This role focuses on managing the end-to-end revenue recognition process, ensuring accuracy and compliance. You will also support general accounting tasks and collaborate with other departments. The position is primarily remote, based in the UK, with some travel to the London office. The successful candidate will deputise for the Finance Manager when needed, demonstrating initiative and leadership. This role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• AAT qualified or studying towards a professional qualification (ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)
• Strong understanding of revenue accounting and financial controls
• Proficiency in financial systems and Microsoft Excel
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders across the business
• A proactive and detail-oriented approach to problem-solving

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of revenue management, including accurate recognition of revenue in line with accounting standards
• Reconcile revenue accounts and ensure deferred revenue is correctly stated
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date billing processes and records
• Collaborate with operational teams to ensure revenue data integrity
• Handle Accounts Receivable and perform chasing responsibilities to minimise overdue balances
• Prepare monthly revenue reports, including variance analysis against budgets and forecasts
• Support the preparation of revenue schedules and documentation for external and internal audits
• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts and supporting schedules
• Perform reconciliations for key accounts, including revenue, payroll, pension, and other balance sheet items
• Analyse and explain variances to budget and prior periods, ensuring accurate and timely reporting
• Support in preparing financial reports and delivering insights for senior management
• Assist with interim and year-end audits, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations
• Prepare and provide supporting documentation for external auditors as required
• Build and practice efficient financial controls to ensure robust processes are in place
• Identify areas for efficiency improvement within finance processes and implement best practices
• Evaluate opportunities for automation of manual workflows to enhance efficiency
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support accurate reporting and strategic decision-making
• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting processes by providing relevant financial data and insights
• Assist in ad hoc projects and tasks as assigned by the Finance Manager

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in finance transformation

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Generous 28 days holiday allowance, in addition to public holidays
• For every year of service you complete, we’ll give you an additional days holiday (max. 5 days)
• One Dynamic Day per month on top of your holiday allowance to spend time doing the things you want to do or simply catching up with life admin
• Freedom Pass work up to 4 weeks of the year from anywhere
• FlexiBank you decide when to use your public holiday allocation
• Hybrid Working approach varying with the nature of your role
• Life cover; income protection and participation in the company pension scheme
• All employees are included in the company discretionary bonus scheme
• ��100 per month to put towards wellness activities
• Annual learning & development allowance of £1,250
• Free access to LinkedIn learning and Microsoft ESI learning platform