Senior Financial Accountant, Assistant Financial Controller

Summary

Join Tabeo, the leading platform for private healthcare payment and marketing services, as a Senior Financial Accountant or Assistant Financial Controller. You will play a crucial role in managing the company's financial operations, ensuring accurate financial records, preparing management accounts, and providing financial insights to support decision-making. This fully remote position requires strong technical accounting knowledge and attention to detail, gained ideally from a Big 4 background. You will contribute to shaping Tabeo's growth trajectory while enjoying a remote-first work environment with team weeks in exciting locations. Tabeo offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including employee share options, professional development funding, and comprehensive health insurance.

Requirements

• ACA or ACCA qualified with 2-3 years of post-qualification experience, ideally gained at a Big 4 accounting firm
• Strong technical expertise in financial accounting, audit, and UK GAAP, acquired through experience in a top-tier firm
• Proven experience in a financial accounting role, with a deep understanding of financial reporting and internal controls
• Experience managing month-end close, preparing management accounts, and working with complex financial data
• Advanced working knowledge of accounting software (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks, Sage) and Excel, with a keen eye for detail
• Experience with VAT returns, corporation tax filings, and compliance with UK tax laws
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present financial data to non-financial stakeholders and senior management
• Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable working remotely, with the ability to manage your time effectively and collaborate across different time zones
• Proven ability to build relationships and influence senior stakeholders in a small to medium-sized business

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts, financial statements, and supporting schedules
• Ensure all financial records comply with UK accounting standards (UK GAAP) and tax laws
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets, financial forecasts, and cash flow management
• Provide analysis and insights on variances and financial performance
• Maintain the integrity of the company’s financial systems, ensuring timely and accurate reconciliations of all balance sheet accounts
• Lead and manage the month-end close process, ensuring all transactions are properly recorded, accruals are made, and the financial position is accurately reflected
• Prepare and submit VAT returns and other tax filings
• Assist in the preparation of corporation tax returns, liaising with external auditors and tax advisors as necessary
• Monitor and manage company cash flow, ensuring there is sufficient liquidity for operations while optimizing cash balances
• Help develop and maintain robust internal control procedures to mitigate financial risks and safeguard assets
• Support the Group Financial Controller in the preparation of financial reports for stakeholders, investors, and external parties
• Provide mentorship and support to junior finance staff
• Assist with the preparation for annual audits and liaise with external auditors and advisers as needed
• Identify and implement improvements in financial processes, tools, and systems to increase efficiency and scalability as the company grows

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with financial systems implementation, process improvements, or business transformations
• Strong project management skills and ability to lead cross-functional teams
• Familiarity with SaaS business models and software revenue recognition principles
• Experience working with investors or external stakeholders
• Knowledge of international accounting standards and multi-currency accounting

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Employee share options
• ��2,000 per annual CPD package to be used at your discretion
• Full kit for home office
• Health insurance and life assurance (including dental and optical) for UK staff
• Company trips
• 24 days holiday annually, plus a day off on your birthday
• Extended parental leave
• Contributing pension scheme for UK staff