Accountant, Product Control Finance London

Checkout.com is one of the most exciting fintechs in the world. Our mission is to enable businesses and their communities to thrive in the digital economy. We’re the strategic payments partner for some of the best known fast-moving brands globally such as Wise, Hut Group, Sony Electronics, Homebase, Henkel, Klarna, and many others. Purpose-built with performance and scalability in mind, our flexible cloud-based payments platform helps global enterprises launch new products and create experiences customers love.

The role

As we continue to grow in size, scale, and complexity, we are looking for an Associate, Product Control to join our Finance organisation. Working as part of our Product Control team, this newly created role will support our trading activity reconciliation to ensure timely and accurate reporting of our balance sheet position.

The successful applicant will be joining at an exciting time as we invest in strengthening our Accounting operations capabilities and improve the quality and robustness of balance sheet reporting, particularly standardisation and automation of reconciliations.

How you’ll make an impact

• Perform BAU accounting and reconciliation processes and controls across our key trading account balances such as scheme debtors, merchant creditors, and Fx clearing.
• Analyse and reconcile data from various systems and sources to identify control gaps and reconciliation breaks.
• Collaborate with Product, Treasury, and Finance teams to investigate discrepancies, understand the root cause, and initiate corrective actions.
• Be the SME for reconciliations under your control, applying your accounting knowledge to ensure balances are properly accounted for in line with IFRS requirements.
• Set up documentation and processes that are robust and well controlled for period end close and audit purposes.
• Continuously look for ways to improve data integrity and quality, automation, strengthening controls, operational and reporting efficiency.
• Participate in project work or product development initiatives alongside daily responsibilities.
• Work closely with internal and external auditors to ensure successful and timely completion of audits.

Qualifications

What we’re looking for

• Experience in a high-volume, complex, and dynamic environment within finance, banking, or payments/fintech sectors.
• ACA qualification or equivalent, with practical knowledge of IFRS and general accounting principles.
• At least 2 years of experience with complex balance sheet reconciliations in a high-volume transaction environment.
• Knowledge of financial accounting, reporting, reconciliations, and controls, ideally within a listed or large complex company.
• Extremely strong MS Excel skills.
• Strong data analytics skills and experience handling large volumes of data.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally and remotely with teams such as Finance, Product, Engineering, and Data.
• Fluency in English and excellent communication skills at all levels.
• Fast learner, able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Additional Information

Apply without meeting all requirements

If you don’t meet all the requirements but believe you’re a good fit, please apply anyway. We’re always eager to connect with people who share our mission and values.

We believe in equal opportunities

We work as one team, regardless of background, identity, or payment method. Our clients and team members come from all over the world. We’re committed to hiring hardworking individuals and providing a community where everyone can thrive.

When you join us, we’ll empower you to unlock your potential. We’d love to hear how you could make a difference with us.

We aim to make our application process accessible and supportive. Please let us know if you need any accommodations to make your experience more comfortable. We’re happy to support you.