Financial Accountant

Summary

Join the Midnight Foundation as a Financial Accountant and play a crucial role in managing financial operations and supporting the strategic growth of the Midnight network. This remote position requires managing external accountants and bookkeeping, preparing financial reports, assisting with budgeting, overseeing accounts payable, reviewing expense reports, assisting with cash flow management, partnering with department leads on forecasting and cost control, and staying updated on accounting and digital asset regulations. The ideal candidate is a newly/exam qualified ACA member based in the UK with solid IFRS knowledge, excellent Excel skills, a solution-oriented mindset, and effective communication skills. A basic understanding of digital assets and blockchain technology is also required. The role offers remote work, competitive PTO, medical, dental, and optical coverage, life insurance, critical illness coverage, and a pension.

Requirements

• A highly motivated newly/exam qualified ACA member based in the UK
• Solid knowledge of IFRS
• Excellent Excel skills , with the ability to manage and analyze complex financial data
• A solution-oriented mindset , capable of independently resolving unstructured issues and finding effective solutions
• The ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management and present financial information clearly and concisely
• Basic understanding of digital assets and blockchain technology

Responsibilities

• Managing external accountants and the foundation’s bookkeeping , ensuring all financial transactions are accurately recorded
• Preparing and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations, P&L statements, and comprehensive reporting packs to provide clear financial insights
• Assisting the Financial Controller with the management of budgets , contributing to financial planning and control
• Overseeing the accounts payable process , ensuring timely and accurate payments to vendors
• Reviewing and approving expense reports , ensuring compliance with company policies
• Assisting with cash flow management , contributing to the effective use of financial resources
• Partnering with the department leads to support forecasting and the implementation of robust cost control logic
• Keeping up to date with changes in accounting and digital asset regulations , ensuring the Foundation's financial practices remain compliant and current

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven ability to work independently and effectively in a remote work environment
• Strong communication and time management skills in a remote setting
• A reliable internet connection and a quiet, dedicated workspace

Benefits

• Remote work
• Competitive PTO
• Medical, Dental & Optical coverage
• Life Insurance & Critical Illness
• Pension