Requirements
- This role is for you if you are excited by (see the next 3 bullet points):
- Helping us run a reliable, consistent and commercially focused finance function as StuRents continues to scale
- (Desirable) You have an interest in PropTech or the Tech start‑up space more broadly, you may have experience with SaaS businesses, but if not are eager to learn
- Reporting to the Head of Finance where you will take ownership of the day‑to‑day financial control environment, hire, manage and support a Finance Assistant, and make sure our month‑end, reporting, payroll, cash, VAT, year‑end and operational finance processes run smoothly
- You will also work closely with the Head of Finance on management reporting, budgets, financial modelling, and ad‑hoc analysis. This means the role is not only about closing the books; it is about helping the business understand performance and make better decisions
- (Desirable) Experience working with a finance ERP such as Xero
- We're looking for a qualified accountant (CIMA/ ACCA/ ACA) with strong foundations in financial control, working technical accounting knowledge (IFRS and UK GAAP), financial modelling and reporting
- You have work experience in an industry role and/or practice audit and are now looking to manage the financial control function in a growing business
- (Desirable) Led on the preparation of statutory returns and been responsible for CoSec activities
- You are comfortable reviewing journals, reconciliations, accruals, deferred revenue, payroll entries, VAT returns and other core finance outputs before they are finalised
- You enjoy building clear processes and controls, but you also understand that in a growing technology business those processes need to be pragmatic, simple and easy for people to follow
- (Desirable) Have a basic understanding of SQL
- You have a friendly, personable and approachable communication style and are happy working with people across the company, including Commercial, People, Product, Research and Customer teams
- You are confident in managing your own workload, prioritising well and proactively making steady progress across daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual finance responsibilities
- You have previously managed, or are excited by the prospect of managing, a junior member of the team who may be completing an accounting qualification of their own
- You are curious and are excited by the prospect of preparing, modelling, analysing and presenting financial statements in a clear and insightful manner
- We're all about finding potential here at StuRents so even if you don't tick a box or two, please apply and we can have a chat
What the job involves
- Own the month‑end close timetable, making sure reconciliations, journals, accruals, deferred revenue, payroll entries and recurring invoice reviews are completed accurately and on time
- Manage and prepare our annual accounts, monthly and quarterly management accounts, board pack inputs with clear commentary that helps leadership understand performance
- Oversee a Finance Assistant or equivalent on day‑to‑day and month‑end activity including bank reconciliations, invoice processing, accounts receivable, chargebacks and the finance inbox
- Review and manage key revenue, cost and operational finance processes and ensure all transactions are recorded in accordance with IFRS and UK GAAP
- Help prepare any mandatory returns and work with external accounting support when necessary
- Manage the ERP system (Xero) so the chart of accounts, journals, reconciliations and reporting outputs meet the developing needs of the business
- Manage the Payroll system (HiBob) and partner with the Head of People on employee reward
- Assist leaders and the team with various ad‑hoc reports and analysis
- Improve processes and controls across the business and finance function, reducing manual work and making responsibilities clear as the company scales
- We’re a company of people who wear many hats and get stuck in beyond our day jobs. If you care about your work, your teammates, and contributing to company life beyond the job spec, we’d love to hear from you
