Financial Accountant in London

Financial Accountant
Application Deadline: 31 January 2026
Department: Finance
Employment Type: Permanent – Full Time
Location: Oslo (NO), Hamburg (DE), or London (UK).
Reporting To: Alice Roche

Description
Location: Oslo, Norway.

We are looking for a motivated Financial Accountant to join Xeneta\’s Finance team. In this role, you will support the routine accounting processes that ensure accurate financial records and timely reporting. You will work closely with the Finance team and collaborate across departments to maintain high-quality financial operations. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their finance career to grow in an international SaaS environment.

You will report to the Finance Director and work alongside a dedicated Finance team.

What you will be doing
1. Financial Operations

Support day-to-day finance activities across accounts payable, accounts receivable, and the general ledger

Assist with processing invoices, maintaining records, and preparing reconciliations

Help maintain the fixed asset register and support cost allocation processes

Contribute to improving routine accounting workflows and documentation

2. Financial Reporting & Compliance

Play a key role in the month-end close process by preparing journal entries and reconciliations, including support with revenue recognition and payroll reporting

Assist in preparing management accounts and internal reports

Help ensure compliance with accounting standards, statutory requirements, and internal controls

Provide documentation for audits and support communication with auditors and tax advisors

3. Collaboration & Ways of Working

Demonstrate a \”finance as an enabler\” mindset

Work collaboratively with internal teams to support accurate and timely financial information

Contribute to maintaining strong internal controls

Participate in building a positive and inclusive team environment

4. Ad Hoc Tasks & Projects

Support Finance team initiatives and improvements

Participate in smaller ad hoc projects as needed

Your Profile and Experience
Your professional background and experience:

1-3 years of experience in finance or accounting roles

Understanding of accounting principles and financial processes

Experience with financial systems (Netsuite is a plus)

Proficiency in Excel and comfort working with numerical data

Fluency in Norwegian (both written and spoken)

In terms of personal qualities, we are looking for someone with:

Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Good communication skills and willingness to collaborate

Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

A proactive mindset and eagerness to learn

What we offer

You will be a part of a growing company that is currently redefining a multi-million-dollar industry through a period of unprecedented upheaval.

You will work together with highly motivated colleagues who are curious to learn something new from you, and to teach you what they are good at.

You will enjoy our generous vacation plan : 5-10 extra paid days off around public holidays throughout the year, in addition to 5 weeks of paid vacation.

You can educate yourself during work hours : you can spend several hours each month attending courses, reading books, getting involved in the product management community. We will cover courses, books, and conference fees for you.

We value work-life balance , and we want to make sure you can spend quality time with your family or enjoy your hobbies when your workday is over.

We will help you grow your career : our managers will help identify areas of improvement for you, either if you want to grow into a specialist in your field, or if you want to eventually go into leadership / management direction.

We have flexible working hours (core time with meetings is 10:00 to 15:00, the rest is up to you) and you can work remotely for extended periods of time when needed.

Xeneta is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Apply and we\’ll be in touch!

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