Senior Group Accountant

About Lendable Lendable is on a mission to make consumer finance amazing: faster, cheaper and friendlier. We’re building one of the world’s leading fintech companies and are off to a strong start: One of the UK’s newest unicorns with a team of just over 400 people Among the fastest-growing tech companies in the UK Profitable since 2017 Backed by top investors including Balderton Capital and Goldman Sachs Loved by customers with the best reviews in the market (4.9 across 10,000s of reviews on Trustpilot ) So far, we’ve rebuilt the Big Three consumer finance products from scratch: loans, credit cards and car finance. We get money into our customers’ hands in minutes instead of days. We’re growing fast, and there’s a lot more to do: we’re going after the two biggest Western markets (UK and US) where trillions worth of financial products are held by big banks with dated systems and painful processes. Join us if you want to Take ownership across a broad remit. You are trusted to make decisions that drive a material impact on the direction and success of Lendable from day 1 Work in small teams of exceptional people , who are relentlessly resourceful to solve problems and find smarter solutions than the status quo Build the best technology in-house , using new data sources, machine learning and AI to make machines do the heavy lifting About the role We have an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated and enthusiastic Senior Accountant to join our close-knit finance team in London. A great chance to join similarly minded individuals who love to learn, thrive on working collaboratively, enjoy the challenge of supporting a fast-growing Fintech, and who have the ability to change and improve how things get done. What you’ll be doing Key role in closing monthly accounts for all group companies , providing technical expertise on complex areas including consolidation, cash flow statements and intercompany transactions. Facilitating key elements of external financial audits , preparing schedules and liaising with auditors to ensure a smooth, efficient, and timely process. Manage accounting records and financial controls effectively, ensuring compliance with company accounting policies and relevant accounting standards. Continuous development and improvement of financial policies , compliance with accounting standards, processes, controls and associated documentation across existing and new areas of the business. Manage aspects of UK and US tax compliance , including liaising with external advisors and tax authorities to ensure compliance. Your experience You are a Qualified accountant with > 2 years post-qualification experience. You are solution-focused , thrive on problem-solving and have a high attention to detail You are analytical and capable of grasping complex concepts quickly Meticulous approach, organisational prowess , and unwavering vigilance Able to prioritise tasks to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment You take a collaborative, hands-on approach within a team environment Capable of effectively planning, assigning and reviewing junior team member’s work Broad range of experience within statutory and financial accounting – knowledge of UK GAAP essential ; and knowledge of IFRS beneficial Very strong excel/sheets skills Life at Lendable (check out our Glassdoor page ) The opportunity to scale up one of the world’s most successful fintech companies. Best-in-class compensation, including equity. You can work from home every Monday and Friday if you wish – on the other days we all come together IRL to be together, build and exchange ideas. Our in-house chef prepares fresh, healthy lunches in the office every Tuesday-Thursday We care for our Lendies’ well-being both physically and mentally, so we offer coverage when it comes to private health insurance We’re an equal opportunity employer and are looking to make Lendable the most inclusive and open workspace in London Check out our blog ! #J-18808-Ljbffr