An innovative fintech start-up currently requires a Junior Accountant to join them on a permanent basis. You will be responsible for a wide array of tasks within the finance department. You will be working closely with the Finance Manager and senior stakeholders to ensure that the finance function scales effectively within a growing fintech stat-up. This company is fully remote so the candidate can be based anywhere in the UK. You will be responsible for:Company Accountant

• Managing the processes for financial forecasting and budgets, and preparation of all financial reporting
• Assisting in the preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Assist in the preparation of monthly financial reporting for Management Team.
• Cash forecasting and scenario workings
• Preparation of financial reports for investors as required, including quarterly reporting.
• Preparation of financial reports for board meetings
• Day to day Cashflow management
• EC Sales Submissions
• Use and maintain Xero

• Maintains accounting controls / prepare and recommend policies and procedures
• Prepare and formalise finance related procedures

Receivables

• Maintaining the billing system
• Generating invoices and account statements
• Performing account reconciliations
• Maintaining accounts receivable files and records
• Producing monthly financial and management reports
• Investigating and resolving any irregularities or enquiries
• Assisting in general financial management and analysis
• Ensuring client contracts are fully invoiced and in a timely manner

Payables

• Keeping track of all payments and expenditures, invoices, statements, etc.
• Reconciling processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances
• Maintaining historical records
• Update of Xero accounting system with payable invoices
• Paying vendors by scheduling payments and ensuring payment is received for outstanding credit; generally responding to all vendor enquiries regarding finance
• Preparing analyses of accounts and producing monthly reports
• Continuing to improve the payment process

RequirementsFor your application to qualify you will have the following;

• A developing accountant who is part qualified.
• You are honest and trustworthy, understanding your own limitations and always seeking guidance and feedback to develop your skills and competencies.
• You have strong Excel skills.
• You have graduated from a top university. Quantitative or analytical degrees ( Business, Economics, Maths, Finance) are preferable but not essential.
• You are curious and empathetic, and always want to learn more and understand others' points of view.
• You can balance multiple competing priorities, focusing your attention where it's most needed.
• You have strong communication skills both spoken and written.
• You can confidently articulate and present your own ideas and solutions, as well as guide technical discussions.
• You are a systematic problem-solver, methodically working through possibilities to find a solution.
• Through work or education, you have demonstrated the ability to solve technical, data-driven problems.
• Your open attitude encourages team members to approach you when they have a problem you can help them solve.
• You are honest and trustworthy, understanding your own limitations and always seeking guidance and feedback to develop your skills and competencies.
• You actively search for ways to help the team, without waiting for instructions.

Benefits£30k + shares and full study support.