Senior Financial Accountant/Company Financial Controller

Role Description

This role is open to candidates who require visa sponsorship and offers an opportunity to grow within a dynamic team.

• Oversee all revenue, expenses, and financial transactions to ensure accurate accounting.
• Supervise and manage company bank accounts and payments processing.
• Prepare, submit, and report client invoices in a timely manner.
• Manage intercompany transactions and reconcile accounts.
• Oversee monthly payroll, employee expenses, and advances.
• Ensure compliance with VAT, PAYE, and other statutory returns by timely submission and payment.
• Prepare and post accounting journals, managing month-end closing processes.
• Develop continuous improvement initiatives to enhance accounting and reporting processes.
• Complete monthly management accounts, providing insightful commentary on movements against budget.
• Support the budgeting process and assist with ad-hoc projects.
• Lead audits, preparing necessary documentation, and collaborating with auditors for timely completion.

• Finance degree (essential), CA or equivalent qualification (preferred).
• At least 5 years’ experience in financial management or accounting roles.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and PowerBI.
• Solid experience with Xero software.
• Experience working with large data sets.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience working remotely and in a globally dispersed team
• Pan-African experience

About the Perks

• Hybrid working model
• Private Healthcare and Pension Scheme
• Personal learning and training allowance for your continued development
• Enhanced family-friendly leave [23 working days] so you can achieve a better work-life balance

• An annual salary of £45,000 - £50,000
• Discretionary annual bonus