Senior Finance Associate

About The Role

At Unreconciled, we take the stress out of finance by providing outsourced financial management solutions for businesses in the UK and the US. As a growing offshored finance firm, we specialise in managing finance functions for mid-sized businesses, including bookkeeping, payroll, financial reporting, and investor-ready presentations. We are looking for an experienced Senior Associate to join our collaborative team.

In this fast-paced, hands-on role, you will lead complex financial operations for our clients, mentor junior team members, and drive process improvements. This role requires advanced financial expertise and client management skills, with a clear path to Project Coordinator or Controller roles within the next 2-3 years.

Key Responsibilities

• Advanced Financial Operations: Lead complex bookkeeping tasks, multi-entity reconciliations, and consolidated financial reporting across multiple jurisdictions.
• Financial Reporting & Analysis: Prepare comprehensive management accounts, work papers, and financial analysis including variance reports, KPI tracking, and trend analysis.
• Client Relationship Management: Act as primary point of contact for assigned clients, managing expectations, resolving complex queries, and ensuring service excellence.
• Project-Based Accounting: Oversee project reconciliations, job costing, and profitability analysis for creative agencies and production companies.
• Month-End Leadership: Lead month-end closing activities, ensuring accuracy in accruals, prepayments, revenue recognition (IFRS 15), and financial statement preparation.
• Tax & Compliance Support: Assist with VAT/GST returns, sales tax compliance, and coordinate with tax advisors for complex matters.
• System Implementation: Support ERP migrations, automation initiatives, and process improvements using Xero, QuickBooks, NetSuite, and other financial systems.
• Team Development: Mentor junior associates, review their work, and contribute to training initiatives.
• Strategic Support: Assist in preparing board packs, investor reports, and financial models for fundraising activities.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years in accounting/finance roles, with at least 2 years in a client-facing environment or outsourced accounting firm.
• Educational Qualification: ACCA Affiliate or Member or equivalent qualification (CA, CPA, or other recognized accounting qualification).
• Technical Skills:
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, financial modeling)
  • Expert knowledge of Xero, QuickBooks Online, and exposure to NetSuite
  • Strong understanding of UK/US GAAP and tax regulations
  • Experience with consolidation and multi-currency accounting
  • Familiarity with automation tools (Zapier, Power BI)
• Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with ability to explain complex financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders.

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