Accountant

VOLTA

. Process supplier invoices, employee expenses and payment runs across group entities, applying the PO and approval policy .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomJuniorMid-Level💰 £45,000 - £60,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in accounting processes, including supplier invoice processing, journal posting, and balance sheet reconciliations, while ensuring compliance with UK VAT regulations and supporting external audits. Proficient in using Xero and Excel for effective financial management and reporting.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Part-Qualified Accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA)2+ Years Accounting ExperienceStrong Excel SkillsExperience with XeroAttention to Detail

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Hard Skills

Supplier Invoice ProcessingJournal PostingBalance Sheet ReconciliationVAT ComplianceMulti-Currency AccountingAccruals and PrepaymentsFinancial ReportingData MigrationDouble-Entry AccountingEntity Reporting

Soft Skills

OrganizedReliableClear Written CommunicationCuriosityAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

XeroERP SystemsExcel

Certifications & Qualifications

ACCACIMAACA

Industry Keywords

Accounts PayableFixed Asset ManagementPayroll AccountingExternal AuditPre-Employment Screening

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Process supplier invoices, employee expenses and payment runs across group entities, applying the PO and approval policy
Post journals for accruals, prepayments, payroll and intercompany, with supporting documentation
Prepare balance sheet reconciliations for bank, AP, payroll and deposits to monthly deadlines
Support UK VAT returns and assist with overseas VAT compliance in Germany, Norway and Spain
Maintain fixed asset and prepayments registers, including capitalization under group policy
Assist with the month-end close checklist and entity reporting packs
Support external audit requests with clean, well-referenced evidence
Help migrate data and processes from Xero to the new group ERP
Work directly with the VP Accounting and SSC Reporting Manager
Handle day-to-day accounting across Volta’s entities, including multi-currency banking and equity accounting exposure

Requirements

What you’ll need

Part-qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) actively studying, or equivalent experience
2+ years in an accounting role covering AP, journals and reconciliations
Solid double-entry fundamentals and genuine attention to detail
Strong Excel skills (lookups, pivots; more is a bonus)
Experience with Xero or a comparable ledger system; multi-currency exposure helpful
Organized and reliable against fixed deadlines, with clear written communication
Curiosity and willingness to take on unfamiliar tasks in a fast-changing environment
Right to work in the United Kingdom; pre-employment screening includes employment history and criminal record checks where permitted by local law

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary based on the work you do here, not your previous salary
Equity in Volta, giving you the opportunity to share in the company's long-term success
Retirement/pension contributions
Comprehensive health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
Generous number of vacation days each year
Study support provided