Financial Accountant
London, United Kingdom
Finance - Europe – Accounting, Payroll & Tax - Europe /
Full-time /
Hybrid
Trustly is leading the human-centric payments revolution. To us, this means passionately building the most convenient, intelligent and responsible way of paying for things online. Whether it’s for shopping, paying subscriptions, funding trading accounts, booking airfare, playing online games and much more – we’re all about a better way to pay. At our core, we are a tech company with industry-leading tech capabilities. But, it’s the ingenuity of our people that makes us leaders in our field. Thus, our appetite for innovation will never be anything less than fierce. Trustly is steadily growing as it connects thousands of businesses with hundreds of millions of people. And with a strong presence across Europe and the Americas, we are leading the human-centric payment revolution as a truly global team.
About the Finance team
This role is in the Financial Reporting and Accounting team which is part of the Group Internal Finance team at Trustly, comprising Financial Reporting and Accounting, Tax, Treasury, Payroll, Finance Operations and Finance Systems. The team is a dynamic and cross jurisdictional team, which has an ethos of collaboration and continued improvement at its heart.
About the role
The Financial Accountant / Associate role is within the European component of the team, with day to day responsibility for the entities in the UK, Turkey and Malta.
What you'll do
- Month-End and Year-End Close: Responsible for the accurate and timely closing of books for entities in the UK, Turkey, and Malta, including preparing journals, reconciliations, and drafting/ reviewing financial statements
- Audit Management: Acting as the day to day point of contact for external auditors for the assigned entities, preparing audit schedules, responding to queries, and ensuring a smooth audit process; also taking responsibility for regulatory audits where applicable
- Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards - IFRS at Group level, and local GAAPs where applicable; ensuring your entities are compliant with relevant financial controls and regulatory requirements for licensed entities
- Financial Reporting: Drafting or reviewing year end financial statements, and preparing financial reports for local board meetings on your entities
- Project Collaboration: Actively participate in finance-related projects both for your own entities, but also as the finance contact on larger projects, contributing accounting expertise and ensuring financial implications are considered
- Process Improvement: Identify and implement improvements to accounting processes and internal controls to enhance efficiency and accuracy
Who you are
- Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA or equivalent)
- Proven experience in a financial accounting role with responsibility for month-end and year-end close
- Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP is essential (Any knowledge of Turkish GAAP is desirable but not essential)
- Experience managing external audits and dealing with regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail
- Proficiency in accounting software (preferably Netsuite) and strong Excel skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced international environment, with strong communication and interpersonal skills
Our Fantastic Benefits
🌴 20 to 30 days of holiday (depending on location) to support a healthy work-life balance
🥳 Monthly team outing allowance to enjoy social events with your colleagues
👶 Parental leave top-up additional support for new parents
☕ On-site perks to make your workday smoother
💚 Well being support our health allowance covers gym memberships, massages, and much more to help you feel your best
PLUS additional benefits designed to enhance your work-life experience!
Shape Your Role and Make an Impact
Join a dynamic environment where you can take ownership, drive change, and continuously embrace new challenges. We’re looking for dedicated and highly motivated individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy collaborating across different areas of the organisation.
If your skills and experience align with this role, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now and submit your CV in English.
