Senior Accountant

Description:

Trust Payments have an exciting opportunity for aSenior Accountant to join their team.

Location: London

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Job Type: Full – Time, Permanent

About Us:

Trust Payments is a global unified payment technology group that was formed in 2019, combining technology and financial services into an omnichannel solution. The new business model has enabled Trust Payments to establish itself as a major Fintech Payments group.

Senior Accountant – The Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Accountant to look after our UK entities within the group, the ideal candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of our financial processes. The Senior Accountant will work closely with the finance and compliance teams to uphold regulatory standards while contributing to the overall financial health and success of the organisation.

Senior Accountant – Key Responsibilities:

Month-end Close:

- Lead the month-end close process, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis

- Ensure accurate and timely reporting of financial results

Merchant Liability:

- Reconcile daily the merchant liability from Scheme and due to customers to ensure adherence to the regulations

Financial Reporting:

- Prepare and analyse financial statements in accordance with IFRS and relevant regulatory requirements

- Generate timely and accurate financial reports for internal and external stakeholders

Compliance Management:

- Stay abreast of regulatory changes in the financial services industry and ensure the company's adherence to all relevant regulations

- Collaborate with compliance teams to ensure financial practices align with industry standards and regulatory requirements

Audit Coordination:

- Coordinate external audits, ensuring timely completion and accurate representation of financial data across all locations

- Address and resolve audit queries and recommendations 

Tax Compliance:

- Timely VAT reporting ensuring the correct calculation of partial exemption

- Ensure compliance with all taxation requirements

- Assist in the preparation of tax filings and respond to tax inquiries

Process Improvement:

- Identify opportunities for process improvements within the finance function to enhance efficiency and effectiveness and to aid a quicker month end close

- Implement best practices and streamline financial procedures

Team Collaboration:

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, compliance, and operations, to support business initiatives

- Manage a team and provide guidance and mentorship to junior members of the finance team

Senior Accountant – You:

- Qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, or CIMA) with a minimum of 5 years of post-qualification experience

- Proven experience in the financial services industry, preferably within a regulated payment acquirer or similar environment

- Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial regulations

- Experience managing external audits and interacting with auditors

- Proficient in using NetSuite and Microsoft Excel

- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

- Effective communication and interpersonal skills

- Experience of managing teams

Senior Accountant - Benefits*: - Opportunity to be part of a rapidly scaling and market leading Fintech business

- Flexible working- Health and Wellbeing ethos including regular wellness sessions, fitness and nutrition and other events as well as supported by internally qualified mental health first aiders- Family friendly enhanced benefits/policies

- Pension, Healthcare, Life Assurance- Social events and team building- Celebrations

Subject to local office benefits policy* 

Application Process:

We understand the value that a diverse and inclusive working environment brings to Trust Payments. We celebrate the differences that people can bring through their cultures, backgrounds and perspectives. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or any other protected characteristic.

To submit your application for this exciting Senior Accountant opportunity, please click ‘Apply’ now