Careers

The Finance team is responsible for the financial integrity of the Belmont Green business. This involves the preparation of management and statutory accounts as well as maintaining the underlying accounting records.

The Financial Accountant will have a key role in liaising with our statutory auditors in the preparation and delivery of the annual report and accounts. The role will also play a part in establishing appropriate procedures and controls within the area of financial accounting as the business obtains it’s banking licence.

• Be a key point of contact for the year end auditors including liaising with internal stakeholders to deliver the information requested.
• Input into the preparation of the annual report and accounts for multiple entities ensuring filing deadlines are met.
• Maintain and improve accuracy of financial controls, including documenting finance processes and procedures.
• Monitoring and posting of employee expenses in line with the expense policy.
• Undertake general ledger reconciliations including loan notes, funder control, securitisation costs, warehouse funding to support the delivery of month end closing processes.
• Help the team with maintaining accounts payable, cost accounting, revenue recognition and payments.
• Support the team with ad hoc analyses as required.

This is a perfect opportunity for a first-time mover from an audit practice or banking background looking to join a modern, dynamic and growing business that is soon to be a bank. The role will provide a fantastic stepping stone for anyone looking for a career path to Financial Controller.

Essential

• Proven experience with statutory accounts preparation within a financial services / structured finance / banking organisation.
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.
• Fully ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified.
• Able to work independently remotely but work well to support the team.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and well organised.
• Thorough knowledge of MS Excel, Word and Powerpoint.

Desirable

• Previous experience of working with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
• Knowledge of accounting for securitisations and warehouse facilities (including consolidation).
• Experience of working with IFRS9.
• Experience using SAP concur or Pleo.