Group Finance Associate

Equifind has partnered with one of the fastest-growing fintech companies in the UK to assist in the recruitment of a Group Finance Associate. This newly established role will be based at their London office near Liverpool Street station and requires office-attendance three days pw.

The business is a financial technology company that leverages advanced AI and algorithms to streamline its product offerings. It has achieved an average revenue growth of 46% over the past five years and proudly maintains 40% female representation in senior management roles.

As they expand into North America, they are seeking a skilled and qualified accountant to oversee group reporting and consolidations.

Key duties include

• Take ownership of the monthly close process for all group entities, providing technical expertise on complex areas such as consolidation, cash flow statements, and intercompany transactions.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly management reports, addressing queries from both local teams and the group consolidation team.
• Supporting with the preparation of annual budgets for the group
• Manage aspects of UK and USA tax reporting while liaising with external tax advisors
• Key point of contact for annual key elements of external financial audits across the group
• Contributing to the improvement and development of financial controls, processes, and reporting.
• Supporting the delivery of accurate and timely management information.
• Assisting with the migration of data from legacy accounting systems to the group’s accounting software.

Key requirements

• ACA/CA qualified accountant, preferably trained in audit
• A minimum of 3 years experience, ideally working within a group function
• Prior experience of working with FCA or SEC regulated businesses
• Advanced-level Excel skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Solid understanding of financial reporting requirements
• Proven stakeholder management experience and relationship building skills

Package details

• £70-80,000 base salary
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Employer pension contribution
• 27 days annual leave
• Free lunch when in office
• Private medical insurance coverage
• Group income protection
• Plus, a host of additional perks and benefits!