Finance Executive

Summary

Join Vable as a Finance Executive and take ownership of day-to-day finance processes, supporting operational excellence in this remote, UK-based role. This full-time, permanent position offers an exciting opportunity to work closely with the CEO, develop new skills, and grow within a high-growth SaaS company. You will be responsible for all Xero-related tasks, from reconciliations and VAT submissions to management reporting and payroll. The role also includes operational support, process improvements, and contributions to people operations projects. This entry to mid-level position requires 3+ years of relevant finance/accounting experience and hands-on Xero experience. A degree in a related field is helpful but not essential. The company offers mentorship, professional development opportunities, and various benefits.

Requirements

• 3+ years in a relevant finance / accounting role
• A degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field is helpful but not essential - we welcome candidates with relevant experience or alternative learning paths
• Hands-on Xero experience (or similar financial software)
• Comfortable with digital tools and quick to learn new systems

Responsibilities

• Bookkeeping and bank reconciliations in Xero
• Data accuracy: costs, revenue input, VAT, and payroll in Xero
• Management reporting (Xero/Futrli)
• Liaison with external accountants
• Accounts payable/receivable tracking
• Year-end and audit support
• Drive process improvements across tools (Slack, Gmail, Google Workspace, Monday.com)
• Manage shared inboxes
• Support People operations (e.g. payroll, pensions, onboarding)
• Contribute to ad hoc people and ops projects

Preferred Qualifications

• Part-qualified (e.g. ACCA, CIMA, AAT) or working toward a qualification is a plus, but not required
• Experience in a startup or SaaS environment – You’re comfortable with change, ambiguity, and lean processes, and you understand the rhythms of recurring revenue and subscription models
• Working with data or reporting tools (e.g. Power BI) – You’re confident building or interpreting dashboards, and turning data into actionable insights
• Exposure to budgeting or financial modelling – You’ve supported or built simple models in Excel/Google Sheets to help others make decisions
• Cross-functional collaboration – You’ve worked closely with teams like People, Ops, or Product, and understand how finance intersects with the wider business
• Process improvement mindset – You’re not just a doer - you love finding smarter, more efficient ways to get things done
• Basic knowledge of UK accounting or tax rules – You don’t need to be a qualified accountant, but a working understanding helps

Benefits

Annual L&D budget, remote office setup allowance, and healthcare benefits