Financial Accountant

In this crucial role, you will play a vital part in the success of eduMe. You'll oversee all aspects of our accounting function, ensuring accurate financial reporting, managing cash flow effectively, and maintaining compliance with tax regulations in both the UK and the US. You'll be a key business partner to the leadership team, providing valuable financial insights and analysis to support strategic direction of the company.

This is a great opportunity to join a well funded startup, shape our strategy and have a big impact on how we pursue new market opportunities.

What you'll do:

• Manage the full accounting cycle, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger maintenance, and payroll processing (UK/US).


• With support from Outsourcing, prepare accurate and timely financial reports, including reconciliations, under US GAAP and UK GAAP.


• Support the tax compliance process for both the UK and US entities, including data gathering, preparation of tax schedules, and communication with tax advisors.


• Manage the preparation and review of audit schedules and liaise with external auditors during the annual audit process.


• Implement and maintain effective treasury management practices to optimise cash flow and mitigate financial risks.


• Prepare and submit statutory returns to Companies House and other US regulatory bodies as required.


• Manage and maintain strong internal controls to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data.


• Utilise accounting software (Xero) and other relevant financial systems to streamline processes.


• Stay up-to-date on relevant accounting standards (US GAAP, UK GAAP) and tax regulations in both the UK and the US.


• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis as needed., 33 days of paid leave a year, with the option to carry 5 days over


• Vitality Health cover for physical & mental health support


• Inclusion in the company share option plan - you're a part of the success!


• Flexible working to support you, your life, and those around you, supported by a budget to set up your home working environment for comfort and success


• On top of the above, we offer every employee the chance to spend 30 days working from anywhere around the globe, every year


• Enhanced parental leave for primary and secondary carers


• Sick pay for physical and mental health


• A Personal Learning and Education budget and time dedicated for any learning activities you want to pursue


• Team socials twice a year


• We take the entire company for a multi-day off-site every year!
  
  Chartered Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent professional qualification.


• Minimum 2 years post qualified experience, preferably within a startup environment.


• Strong understanding of accounting principles, tax regulations (UK and US), and internal controls.


• Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll processing (UK/US), and general ledger maintenance.


• Advanced proficiency in Excel and Xero.


• Ability to learn and adapt to new accounting software and systems.


• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively.


• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.


• Nice to have, systems experience using: ZoomInfo, Salesloft, Salesforce, Catalyst, OnPay, Expensify, Moss, and Notion.
  
  eduMe is an innovative frontline training solution used by businesses globally to upskill and empower their workforce by embedding engaging training into their flow of work. Workday-backed and certified, we partner with companies like Uber, Marriott, and Home Depot to improve the onboarding, productivity, retention, and safety of their people.


We have offices in Los Angeles, US, and London, UK, and we are driven by a shared mission to make a difference. Motivated, caring, results-oriented, and passionate about what we do, we're looking for like minded individuals to join us on the journey!, eduMe is an equal opportunity employer. As a company we are committed to the unlearning of unconscious bias, diversity and inclusion long-term, which will remain a key focus of ours as we scale. We welcome all applicants, regardless of religion, ethnicity, nationality, disability status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status (and any other status protected by applicable law). We aim to be transparent in our efforts to become a thriving, diverse and inclusive place to work, and you can find the continuous action we're taking to achieve this here.