Prepare and analyse group financial statements and management reports and ensuring full compliance with IFRS and all relevant accounting requirements, including working with Deloitte to support external audits
Propose and implement accounting for more complex areas (eg business combinations, lease accounting, share based payments). This will include preparation of technical accounting papers to support the proposed accounting treatment
Preparation of reports to risk and other committees and attendance at committees/Boards where required
Embed and monitor enhanced control procedures over our key areas of accounting judgement (eg for capitalisation of own development costs, tax accounting)
Identify and implement process improvements including accelerating monthly close timelines
Support with tax and other statutory returns including liaison with external advisers
Accounting and support for smaller foreign entities including coordination of local invoice settlement where required
Support junior members of the team and act as a further high-level approver and reviewer to enhance the controls and efficiency of operational requirements within Finance
Experience with external audits and reporting under IFRS and other local GAAP
Understanding of e-money payment services or similar financial institution an advantage

Personal training budget
£3000
Cycle to Work scheme
Discounted gym membership
£80 towards any gym
Corporate discounts via PerkBox
Travel loan
Company Pension plan
Health, Dental & Life Insurance
Wednesday office breakfasts, office fruits and a full bar & regular team socials
25 days annual leave plus the Bank Holidays, extra day off for Birthday & Social Volunteering

Financial Controller

Key skills