Financial Accountant

About the opportunity Reporting into our Finance Manager, this role is responsible for the many aspects of the month end close process and for the fulfilment of other obligations such as tax and statutory reporting. We are looking for someone who is genuinely interested in the FinTech landscape, with solid financial accounting and reporting experience and a desire to support with automating and streamlining processes. Some of the other responsibilities include : - Managing the general ledger including overseeing the monthly balance sheet, banking and inter-company reconciliations - Production of IFRS consolidated results and stand alone financial statements. - Key team member involved in pro-actively ensuring the Group’s financial accounting and reporting remains compliant with the relevant accounting standards. - Preparation of monthly financial reports covering balance sheet, profit and loss, internal management reports and cashflow statements. Completion of the monthly prepayments, accruals, journals, fixed assets and depreciation schedules. - Liaison with external Auditors, Bank Managers, ONS and Tax specialists. - Assisting in process improvement and systems enhancement initiatives. - Proactively identify new initiatives that could benefit the organisation. This role is fully remote across the UK, with occasional meet-ups at our Newcastle office. What would make me a good candidate? We are looking for curious and empathetic people. We also love to hear from people who are motivated by meaningful work, resonate with our core values, have a positive outlook, are comfortable with ambiguity and thrive working in an ever-evolving and complex environment. We are inspired by meeting big-picture thinkers and doers, people who can be both tactical and strategic, aim high and put people first in everything they do. - A minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in an accounting role - Experience within a Chartered Accounting firm is advantageous - Exposure to working with the APAC region is highly desirable - Strong commercial acumen with a solid understanding of business operations - Highly organised and deadline-driven, with excellent attention to detail - A critical thinker with strong problem-solving capabilities - Confident negotiator, able to build and maintain strong working relationships - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Proven ability to analyse data and identify trends, insights, and anomalies - Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial reporting tools - A professional accounting qualification, or actively working towards one (e.g. AAT or ACCA) At Xplor, we believe that the best innovation and ideas happen at the intersections of our differences - people of diverse cultures, generations, disciplines, and lived experiences. So even if you think you do not tick all the boxes, we still encourage you to apply.