Senior Accountant – Tech start-up, West End!

London
£45000 - £50000 per annum
15 Feb 2019
13 Mar 2019
MDSAW6999
Maria Drye
Project Manager
Permanent
Full Time
An exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing tech startup, based in beautifully located offices in the West End. They are looking for an experienced and driven candidate Head up their Accounts team.

The Role

This is a newly created role and covers a variety of duties some of which include:
  • Verify, allocate, post and reconcile accounts payable and receivable
  • Produce reports and present results to the CEO
  • Analyse financial information and summarise financial status
  • Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending 
  • Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures
  • Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process
  • Provide input into department’s goal setting process
  • Prepare financial statements and produce budgets
  • Assist with tax audits and tax returns
  • Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance
  • Plan, assign and review reports
  • Support month-end and year-end close process
  • Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP principles
The Candidate

The team are seeking a bright and enthusiastic self-starter with experience in a similar position.

Specifically, the ideal candidate would have:
  • Proven experience as a financial controller, accounting supervisor, chief or senior accountant
  • Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures
  • In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
  • Familiarity with financial accounting statements
  • Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
  • Hands-on experience with accounting software packages
  • Advanced MS Excel skills
  • Accuracy and attention to detail
  • Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills
  • BS degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant
  • Relevant certification (e.g. CMA or CPA) will be preferred
Company Benefits
  • 25 days’ holiday (plus UK bank holidays)
  • Statuary pension contribution
  • Annual discretionary bonus
Hours: 9am – 5pm