Senior Finance Assistant

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. Own the end-to-end monthly close for all group entities, including journals, cost allocations, accruals and prepayments .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomSenior💰 £40,000 - £45,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing end-to-end financial processes, including month-end close, revenue recognition, and financial controls. Proficient in utilizing finance technology tools such as Xero and Fathom to enhance operational efficiency and maintain audit readiness.

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Revenue RecognitionMonth-End Close ManagementAccounts PayableAccounts ReceivableFinancial Controls

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Hard Skills

Accounting ExperienceExcel SkillsPayroll ProcessingVAT ReturnsFinancial ReconciliationCost AllocationAccrualsPrepaymentsFinancial ReportingBudget Management

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsCross-Functional CollaborationRelationship-BuildingProblem-SolvingInitiative

Tools & Technologies

XeroFathomPayhawkCledaraAirwallex

Industry Keywords

SaaS EnvironmentTech IndustryAudit-ReadyFinancial AutomationExpense Policy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the end-to-end monthly close for all group entities, including journals, cost allocations, accruals and prepayments
Deliver consolidated management accounts with the VP Finance
Manage revenue recognition across hardware and SaaS contract models
Maintain schedules for deferred revenue, accrued income, accrued expenses and prepayments
Reconcile and manage balance sheet accounts, including stock reconciliations and the fixed asset register
Act as primary contact for external accountants and foreign subsidiary partners to deliver year-end statutory accounts
Keep the group audit-ready, prepare and file quarterly VAT returns, and support R&D tax relief claims
Oversee Accounts Receivable and credit control, including chasing and escalating overdue balances
Manage Accounts Payable and process fortnightly payment runs
Review and monitor company and employee expenses
Process payroll across group entities and administer employee benefits, including the company pension scheme
Maintain and improve financial controls, including purchase approval workflows and the expense policy
Own and develop the finance technology stack, including Xero, Fathom, Payhawk, Cledara and Airwallex
Identify further finance automation opportunities

Requirements

What you’ll need

2+ years' accounting experience, ideally in a fast-paced, high-growth tech or SaaS environment
Working knowledge of revenue recognition for hardware and subscription contracts
Experience of working towards a month-end close
Hands-on experience across AP, AR, GL, payroll and VAT
Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills
Experience with systems like Xero; experience with Fathom and Payhawk a plus
Strong maths skills and comfort working with numbers
A "can do" attitude with initiative and ability to find solutions and streamline processes
Strong communication skills
Cross-functional collaboration and relationship-building skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
Company closure over the end-of-year holiday
Enhanced Parental Leave
Health insurance through AXA (taxable benefit)
Cycle to Work Scheme
Dog-friendly office
Company pension scheme