Financial Accountant

TrueLayer

Financial Accountant supporting financial administration and reporting processes in a fintech startup. Ensuring timely accounting close, regulatory returns, and improving finance efficiency as the company grows.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeRemote • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing the monthly accounting close process, regulatory reporting, and financial reconciliations while effectively liaising with external auditors. Proficient in NetSuite ERP and committed to continuous process improvement in a fast-paced startup environment.

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Qualified AccountantNetSuite ERP ProficiencyRegulatory Reporting KnowledgeFinancial Reporting PreparationProcess Improvement Mindset

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Hard Skills

Journal Entry PreparationBalance Sheet ReconciliationVariance AnalysisVAT ReportingFinancial ReportingAmortisation and Depreciation SchedulesTrade Debtor and Creditor ReviewCorporate Bank Account ReconciliationAudit PreparationPayroll Verification

Soft Skills

Strong Team PlayerSelf-StarterExcellent Communication SkillsEnthusiastic MentalityCross-Functional Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

NetSuiteMicrosoft ExcelGoogle Sheets

Certifications & Qualifications

Qualified Accountant

Industry Keywords

Payments IndustryRegulatory ComplianceSafeguarding RegulationsStartup EnvironmentAccounting Practice

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and drive the monthly accounting close process across multiple entities, including preparation and review of journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis
Own the Annual Report preparation and statutory audit process; prepare and send the draft Annual Report to auditors, upload reconciled merchant balances for audit sampling, and serve as the primary liaison for external auditors
Manage VAT reporting, declarations and payments in coordination with the finance team
Own the preparation of quarterly and annual regulatory returns
Verify monthly payroll files to ensure all cost centres are active; liaise with the payroll provider on salary data and prepare annual social cost reconciliations
Responsible for the preparation of monthly and quarterly financial reporting packs for senior management and the board.
Manage the capitalisation tangible fixed assets; run monthly amortisation and depreciation schedules in NetSuite; reconcile the fixed asset register to the Balance Sheet and Income Statement accounts
Review aging of trade debtors and creditors to optimise debt control
Reconcile all corporate bank accounts in NetSuite and maintain the main group reconciliation sheet monthly
Participate in process improvement projects to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the Finance processes.
Be a strong team player, who can operate cross functionally, globally, at all levels, act as an owner and demonstrate self-initiative.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A qualified accountant with solid post-qualification industry experience. Preferably in a startup environment.
A self-starter who can operate autonomously in a fast-paced startup environment.
Proficiency in NetSuite ERP, Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets and
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
A continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to identify, create and deliver process improvements.
Have an enthusiastic “roll up your sleeves” mentality
Knowledge of (or experience in) the payments industry
Knowledge of regulatory reporting (CBI/FCA and SFSA)
Experience with safeguarding regulations and audits
Experience in a startup environment
Accounting Practice background, Startup or SME experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

A competitive salary💰
Benefits that align with legal expectations