Financial Accountant

4745556
  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    London
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Part Qualified Accountant
  • Industry

    Banking & Financial Services
  • Pay

    Competitive
  • Closing date

    5 Dec 2025

Financial Accountant | Fintech Pension Provider | London

Your new company

This renowned fintech pension provider is transforming the way people save for later life. With a mission to make pensions simple, accessible, and engaging, the company has built a modern, tech-first platform that challenges outdated legacy systems and delivers exceptional service to individuals and businesses alike. Supported by strong investment and experiencing rapid growth, the company now serves a large and diverse customer base across multiple regions. With a talented team of professionals and clear momentum toward profitability, they continue to expand and strengthen their position in the market.

They are now seeking a Financial Accountant to join their dynamic team and contribute to shaping the future of pensions. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact, develop your career, and thrive in a fast‑paced, innovative environment.

Your new role

  • Manage bookkeeping activities for all trading entities
  • Responsible for producing monthly management accounts across three trading entities, delivering accurate and timely reports with accompanying variance and trend analysis
  • Oversee payroll processing for both UK and Estonian operations, ensuring full compliance with local tax requirements
  • Prepare and post month-end journals, including items such as prepayments, accruals, and accrued income
  • Take ownership of balance sheet reconciliations at month-end and maintain key ledgers including debtors, creditors, and intercompany accounts
  • Handle the finance inbox and manage day-to-day accounts payable queries from both internal and external stakeholders
  • Provide responses to cost and reporting queries raised by teams across the business, including Marketing, Operations, and Sales
  • Support the preparation of statutory accounts and assist with the coordination of the annual audit process
  • Organise and execute supplier payment runs
  • Work closely with the Finance Lead on ad-hoc projects, including business partnering, budgeting, forecasting, project accounting, and corporate finance administration

What you'll need to succeed

  • Part-qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA, or equivalent experience (QBE)
  • Background in finance (technology or fintech is advantageous) industries is desirable
  • Solid technical expertise in financial accounting, reporting, core finance processes/controls and bookkeeping
  • Strong understanding of VAT and UK payroll-related tax requirements
  • Familiarity with Xero accounting software, MS Excel and Google Sheets at an intermediate level
  • Experience working with system integrations and automation tools (e.g., payroll or expense platforms)

What you'll get in return

  • Hybrid working

  • 10% employer pension contribution each month that you don’t need to match (on top of your salary)

  • Medical insurance

  • Unlimited holiday & more!

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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