Jobs, fresher vacancy - Junior Financial Accountant • UK

Company: HAYS

UK

Junior Financial Accountant | Fintech Your new companyOur client is a leading fintech organisation transforming the way people manage their finances. With a mission to make financial services simple, accessible, and engaging, this company has developed a cutting-edge, technology-driven platform that delivers exceptional service to individuals and businesses. Backed by strong investment and experiencing rapid growth, it now supports a diverse customer base across multiple regions. With a skilled team and clear momentum toward profitability, the company continues to expand and strengthen its market position.Your new role The client is looking for a pragmatic financial accountant with 1–2 years' experience. This is a great role for someone early on in their career who is ready to take the next step in an exciting start-up environment. Responsibilities include:Preparation of monthly management accounts for all three trading entities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of reporting, alongside variance analysis and trend reportingPreparation of payroll in both the UK and Estonia, ensuring compliance with local tax regulationsOwnership of bookkeeping across all trading entitiesPreparation and posting of month-end journals, including prepayments, accruals, accrued income, etc.Ownership of month-end balance sheet reconciliations and management of primary balance sheet ledgers (debtors, creditors, intercompany)Management of finance inbox and ownership of internal and external day-to-day AP queriesResponding to internal cost and reporting queries from around the business, including from Marketing, Operations and Sales teamsAssistance in the completion of statutory accounts production and the coordination of annual audit process.Preparation of supplier payment runsSupporting the Finance Lead in other ad-hoc areas including around business partnering, budgeting and forecasting, project accounting, and corporate finance administrationContinuous improvement of finance processes and controlsWhat you'll need to succeed Strong technical knowledge and experience of financial accounting/reporting and financial processes/controlsGood knowledge of VAT and UK payroll-related taxesIntermediate competency in MS Excel & Google SheetsXero experience essentialExperience working with accounting systems integrations or automation tools (e.g. expense or payroll software)Experience in fintech, tech, or media industry preferredWhat you'll get in return Competitive salaryHybrid working (2 days in the office)Free company lunch once a week, and free tea, coffee, soft drinks and snacks!Competitive holiday planMedical insuranceWhat you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. # 4615390