Financial Accountant (Fintech)

TL;DR

Financial Accountant (Fintech): Managing general ledger operations and financial reporting for a global payment platform with an accent on IFRS compliance, month-end close processes, and inter-company reconciliations. Focus on automating financial workflows, ensuring statutory reporting accuracy, and collaborating with external auditors and tax specialists.

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. Must be legally authorised to work in the UK; no visa sponsorship provided.

Company

hirify.global provides cloud-based business management and payment solutions for small and medium-sized businesses globally.

What you will do

• Manage the general ledger, including balance sheet, banking, and inter-company reconciliations.
• Prepare IFRS consolidated results and standalone financial statements.
• Ensure financial reporting remains compliant with relevant accounting standards.
• Execute month-end reporting, including accruals, journals, and fixed asset schedules.
• Liaise with external auditors, tax specialists, and banking partners.
• Support process improvement and systems enhancement initiatives.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 to 5 years of work experience in Accounting.
• Professional accounting qualification or working towards AAT or ACCA.
• Strong commercial acumen and attention to detail.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial reporting software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be legally authorised to work in the UK.

Nice to have

• Experience working in a Chartered Accounting firm.
• Interest in the FinTech landscape.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative team environment focused on professional development.
• Access to learning resources and career development support.
• Paid Parental Leave benefits program.
• Access to mental health support.
• Flexible work arrangements.