Financial Accountant
- Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
- Mid Level
- Posted
Join Xplor, a leading FinTech company, as a Financial Accountant. In this role, you will be responsible for various aspects of the month-end close process, managing the general ledger, producing IFRS consolidated results, and preparing monthly financial reports. You will also liaise with external auditors, bank managers, and tax specialists, and assist in process improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a professional accounting qualification, strong commercial acumen, and a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in an accounting role.
Responsible for the month-end close process, tax and statutory reporting, and managing the general ledger.
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
Responsibilities
- Production of IFRS consolidated results and stand-alone financial statements, and preparation of monthly financial reports.
- Liaison with external auditors, bank managers, ONS, and tax specialists, and assisting in process improvement initiatives.
Requirements
- A professional accounting qualification, or actively working towards one (e.g. AAT or ACCA)
- 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
- Strong commercial acumen with a solid understanding of business operations
- 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
- Proven ability to analyse data and identify trends, insights, and anomalies
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- A minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in an accounting role
- Confident negotiator, able to build and maintain strong working relationships
- A critical thinker with strong problem-solving capabilities
- Highly organised and deadline-driven, with excellent attention to detail
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial reporting tools
Preferred
- Experience within a Chartered Accounting firm is advantageous
- Exposure to working with the APAC region is highly desirable
