Financial Accountant

Job Title: Financial Accountant Location:

Remote (occasional visits to London) Reporting to: Head of Finance

Start Date: ASAP Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract, Maternity Cover (9-12months)

Hours: Full- time (40 hours per week)

Overview: Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Financial Accountant to support the day-to-day running of the finance function and help improve the quality, accuracy and reliability of financial data. This role will play a key part in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting group reporting, and resolving historical accounting issues as the business continues to scale.

You will gain exposure to group accounting, international subsidiaries, and franchise operations, making it ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced and evolving environment.

The company solves the everyday problem of running out of battery when you need your phone the most. Recognised as Europe's Best Phone Charging Solution 2025, they install portable charging stations in venues across healthcare, shopping centres, hospitality, transport hubs and more.

Customers can rent a charger, power up on the go and return it at any location.

Key Responsibilities:

• Day-to-Day Finance Operations & Perform daily finance tasks including bank reconciliations, invoice processing, and finance inbox management
• Maintain accurate financial records across the accounting system
• Manage accounts payable and assist with accounts receivable processes
• Monitor cash movements and ensure transactions are correctly recorded Month-End and Financial Reporting
• Prepare and post month-end journals
• Assist with monthly close processes and preparation of financial reports
• Support balance sheet reconciliations and ensure completeness and accuracy of accounts
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in financial records Data and Systems
• Work extensively with financial data extracted from internal databases
• Use advanced Excel skills to analyse, reconcile, and manipulate large datasets
• Ensure financial information is accurately captured and reflected in reporting Group Accounting Support group reporting across multiple entities
• Assist with accounting for international subsidiaries Work with franchise-related financial data and reporting requirements
• Ensure consistency of accounting treatments across ensures Financial Clean-Up and Process Improvement
• Identify and correct historical accounting errors
• Investigate legacy issues within the finance records
• Improve financial controls and processes as the company scales
• Help establish stronger accounting structures and documentation Experience

Required Essential:

• 3-5 years' experience in a financial accounting or similar role
• Experience supporting or participating in month-end close processes
• Experience using Xero accounting software Strong Excel skills, including data analysis and reconciliation work
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify inconsistencies in financial data
• Comfortable working with large datasets and finance systems Desirable
• Experience in a start-up or high-growth environment
• Exposure to group accounting or multi-entity structures
• Experience working with international subsidiaries
• Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or part-qualified Nice to Have
• Highly organised and detail-focused
• Strong problem-solving ability, especially when investigating historical issues
• Comfortable working in an evolving business environment
• Proactive and willing to improve existing processes
• Strong communication skills and ability to work across teams

What We Offer:

• Flexible working hours and remote working options
• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Opportunity to play a key role in shaping the finance function of a growing business
• A collaborative start-up environment with opportunities for growth and development