Financial Operations Accountant

Greater London, London £25000 - £27000 Annually WEX Europe

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Financial Operations Accountant | London | Hybrid | 12-Month Fixed Term | £25,000–£7,000

At WEX , we power payments for the global travel industry. Every business is different, and the opportunities and challenges are vast — whether companies are just starting out or well established. Our mission is to ensure smooth, accurate, and efficient financial operations, helping businesses thrive.

We’re looking for a Financial Operations Accountant to join our London team on a 12-month fixed term maternity cover contract. This role offers an exciting chance to manage key finance processes and make a real impact within a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

What’s in it for you?

  • £25,00 7,000 salary (depending on experience)
  • Annual company bonus
  • 40 hours per week – Monday to Friday
  • Hybrid working – from London Bridge office
  • Industry-leading pension scheme
  • Private medical cover
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays (option to purchase more)
  • Life assurance & income protection
  • Gym Flex membership
  • Discounts & perks platform

Key Responsibilities of the Financial Operations Accountant:

  • Execute daily customer funding validations, escalating issues promptly.
  • Process payments on banking platforms and in-house treasury systems.
  • Verify and troubleshoot critical financial data outputs.
  • Serve as the finance point of contact with financial issuers.
  • Reconcile Mastercard settlements and interchange information.
  • Analyse, investigate, and resolve historical reconciliation differences.
  • Highlight and resolve any negative customer balances efficiently.
  • Review and provide feedback on existing financial processes.

What we’re looking for:

  • Background in finance, accountancy, or treasury, with experience reconciling financial data.
  • Advanced Excel skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong multi-tasking ability and experience working to tight deadlines.
  • Self-starter with ambition to grow and develop professionally.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to work with cross-functional teams.
  • Meticulous with a focus on accuracy and precision in financial analysis, cash forecasting, and transaction processing.
  • Flexibility to adapt to changing business environments.
  • Experience with Blackline, NetSuite, banking platforms, or payment scheme providers (Mastercard, Visa) is a plus.

Ready to apply?

If you have the skills, passion, and can commit to a 12-month fixed term, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and join WEX as our next Financial Operations Accountant .

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Financial Operations Accountant

Greater London, London WEX Europe

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Financial Operations Accountant | London | Hybrid | 12-Month Fixed Term | £25,000–£7,000

At WEX , we power payments for the global travel industry. Every business is different, and the opportunities and challenges are vast — whether companies are just starting out or well established. Our mission is to ensure smooth, accurate, and efficient financial operations, helping businesses thrive.

We’re looking for a Financial Operations Accountant to join our London team on a 12-month fixed term maternity cover contract. This role offers an exciting chance to manage key finance processes and make a real impact within a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

What’s in it for you?

  • £25,00 7,000 salary (depending on experience)
  • Annual company bonus
  • 40 hours per week – Monday to Friday
  • Hybrid working – from London Bridge office
  • Industry-leading pension scheme
  • Private medical cover
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays (option to purchase more)
  • Life assurance & income protection
  • Gym Flex membership
  • Discounts & perks platform

Key Responsibilities of the Financial Operations Accountant:

  • Execute daily customer funding validations, escalating issues promptly.
  • Process payments on banking platforms and in-house treasury systems.
  • Verify and troubleshoot critical financial data outputs.
  • Serve as the finance point of contact with financial issuers.
  • Reconcile Mastercard settlements and interchange information.
  • Analyse, investigate, and resolve historical reconciliation differences.
  • Highlight and resolve any negative customer balances efficiently.
  • Review and provide feedback on existing financial processes.

What we’re looking for:

  • Background in finance, accountancy, or treasury, with experience reconciling financial data.
  • Advanced Excel skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong multi-tasking ability and experience working to tight deadlines.
  • Self-starter with ambition to grow and develop professionally.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to work with cross-functional teams.
  • Meticulous with a focus on accuracy and precision in financial analysis, cash forecasting, and transaction processing.
  • Flexibility to adapt to changing business environments.
  • Experience with Blackline, NetSuite, banking platforms, or payment scheme providers (Mastercard, Visa) is a plus.

Ready to apply?

If you have the skills, passion, and can commit to a 12-month fixed term, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and join WEX as our next Financial Operations Accountant .

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Senior Operations Specialist (Financial Advice)

London, London Nova Wealth

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Permanent

About NOVA

NOVA is a Fintech start-up that is disrupting the financial advice market. 

We're on a mission to transform the way wealth management and financial advice are provided to clients across the UK. We are using technology to improve how we all interact with our finances and, behind the scenes, dramatically lower our costs. This means that we can reduce our fees and open up advice to a broader audience. Using our own Lifeline technology, we are helping our clients make smarter financial decisions.

The Role

We have an exciting opportunity to join the team as a Senior Operations Specialist. 

You may already work in an administration role and are looking to take the next step to develop your skills, or perhaps you are a Paraplanner looking for an operational role where you can apply your technical knowledge. 

As a Senior Operations Specialist, you’ll play a key role in owning day-to-day operations - you will play a crucial role in delivering all the operational aspects that create our exceptional customer experience. 

As the business grows, you'll have the opportunity to shape your role based on your strengths and interests, whether that means leading teams, driving projects, or owning processes. We’ll provide training and support to help you grow and make a meaningful impact, making this an excellent step forward in your operations career.

It’s an unusually broad role that will suit someone who loves learning. It’s a fantastic opportunity to join a business at the start, and play a key role in shaping our future.

Responsibilities

  • Owning operational processes; ensuring excellent delivery and constantly looking to innovate and improve
  • ‘Seeing around corners’ - anticipating customer & business needs or risks 
  • Untangle complex operational problems and come up with practical solutions
  • Driving the team to consistently achieve its daily, weekly & monthly targets
  • Onboarding new clients & relationship management - (e.g. collecting personal and financial information, talking to clients and executing our recommendations)
  • Act as a trusted point of contact for questions relating to operational processes
  • Future potential for team leadership
  • Ensuring we are compliant with key regulatory requirements
  • Acting as a culture ambassador and role model within the company by engaging with colleagues and coming up with new ideas for collaboration 

Requirements

  • 4+ years of work experience - either financial services or demonstrable transferable skills from a similar industry
  • Complete the CII Certificate in Financial Services within 6 months of joining (if you haven’t already)
  • A genuine interest in personal finance and motivated to build your knowledge in the fintech space
  • A great communicator, able to be patient and empathise with customers and colleagues
  • Able to balance professionalism with a sense of fun
  • Ability to not just complete tasks but think about how to make them easier and faster
  • A quick learner who uses their initiative to solve problems - loves a challenge
  • Have strong organisational and time management skills; whilst maintaining attention to detail 
  • Either a 2:1 in any discipline for university graduates, or non-university graduates who can demonstrate highly relevant experiences

You’ll feel right at home if you’re.

  • Helpful: we like people who behave like it is always day one and who remember that without customers, there is no business.
  • Straightforward: life is complicated enough. Don’t make it harder for yourself, or for others. Sometimes the simplest approach works wonders.
  • Bold: every great business started with a flash of inspiration. If you’ve got a great idea, don’t keep it to yourself

Benefits

  • Salary & benefits (private medical, income protection, death in service)
  • Exam support (we’ll pay for your exams towards the CII certificate and give you a day of study leave for each exam you sit)
  • Exceptionally open and diverse, multinational team
  • Entrepreneurial, creative environment
  • Flexible working with snazzy central London office (20 Farringdon Street)

Diversity & inclusion

At NOVA, values including diversity, inclusion and morality are at the very core of our foundation. We aim to create an environment that accepts each employee's authenticity and celebrates difference. Through our progressive spirit, we empower our employees to express their individuality, allowing each person to feel comfortable bringing 100% of themselves to work. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion runs much deeper than statistics and filling diversity targets but rather changing the face of diversity in Fintech as a whole. 

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Senior Financial Analyst - Financial Planning & Analysis

EC2N 2HT London, London £70000 Annually WhatJobs

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Our client is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Senior Financial Analyst to join their finance team. This role will be primarily remote, offering flexibility while working within a dynamic financial environment. You will play a crucial role in financial planning, forecasting, and analysis, providing key insights to support strategic decision-making for operations in London, England, UK . This position requires a strong understanding of financial modeling and reporting, with the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly.

Responsibilities:
  • Lead the development of annual budgets and multi-year financial forecasts.
  • Conduct in-depth variance analysis, identifying key drivers and providing commentary on financial performance.
  • Develop and maintain complex financial models to support strategic initiatives, M&A activities, and investment decisions.
  • Prepare regular financial reports and presentations for senior management and stakeholders.
  • Partner with various departments to gather financial data and provide analytical support.
  • Identify opportunities for cost savings and revenue enhancement.
  • Monitor key financial metrics and KPIs, highlighting trends and risks.
  • Assist in the preparation of board materials and investor relations communications.
  • Support the implementation and optimization of financial systems and processes.
  • Provide financial guidance and support to business unit leaders.
  • Stay current with accounting standards and financial regulations.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. A Master's degree or MBA is a plus.
  • Professional qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, or CFA is highly desirable.
  • Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, or a related field.
  • Proven expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting.
  • Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting standards.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a high degree of accuracy.
  • Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and financial planning software (e.g., Hyperion, SAP BPC).
  • Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate financial concepts to non-finance professionals.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a remote setting.
  • Experience working in a fast-paced corporate environment.
  • Proactive and detail-oriented approach to financial analysis.
This is a significant opportunity for a skilled financial professional to contribute to the financial health and strategic direction of a leading organization, with the benefit of a remote work arrangement.
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Head of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

EC4N 4SJ London, London £110000 Annually WhatJobs

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Our client, a rapidly expanding FinTech company, is seeking an accomplished Head of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to lead their strategic financial operations. This is a critical, fully remote leadership role requiring extensive experience in financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, and strategic business partnering. You will be instrumental in providing actionable financial insights to drive business growth and profitability. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with exceptional analytical capabilities and a proven ability to influence senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Oversee and direct all FP&A activities, including budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and management reporting.
  • Develop sophisticated financial models to support strategic decision-making, investment analysis, and scenario planning.
  • Partner closely with business leaders across departments to understand key drivers and provide financial guidance.
  • Lead the annual budgeting process and establish rolling forecast processes.
  • Analyze financial performance against budget and forecast, identifying key variances and recommending corrective actions.
  • Prepare financial presentations for the executive leadership team, board of directors, and investors.
  • Drive continuous improvement in financial processes and systems, leveraging technology to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
  • Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure business performance and identify trends.
  • Manage and mentor a team of finance professionals, fostering a high-performance culture.
  • Ensure compliance with financial regulations and reporting standards.
  • Evaluate potential M&A opportunities and provide financial due diligence support.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related quantitative field; MBA or equivalent preferred.
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or a related finance leadership role, preferably within a high-growth environment.
  • Proven expertise in financial modeling, forecasting techniques, and business partnering.
  • Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
  • Exceptional analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and presentation abilities.
  • Experience with financial planning software (e.g., Anaplan, Oracle Hyperion, SAP BPC) and BI tools.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and remote work environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.

This is a significant opportunity to shape the financial strategy of a leading FinTech innovator. If you are a results-driven finance leader with a passion for driving business success, we encourage you to apply.
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Graduate/Entry Level Operations Specialist (Financial Advice)

London, London £30000 annum Nova Wealth

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About NOVA:

NOVA Wealth is a fast growing start up looking to change the face of financial advice and the way it’s delivered in the UK. We firmly believe that a human adviser needs to be at the heart of every client relationship, however by leveraging technology we can empower our advisers to deliver higher levels of service and cut out a lot of the day to day admin that gets in the way.

At our core, we’re here to build a game changer in the advice industry that delivers better customer outcomes, at a lower cost, for more people. Through customer-centric advisers supported by our innovative Lifeline technology, we empower our customers to go beyond just making smarter financial decisions to living the lives they dream of.

About the role:

We have an exciting opportunity to join the team as an Graduate Operations Specialist. You will be responsible for supporting all aspects of day-to-day operations in the business from onboarding clients to developing and implementing new, more efficient processes. You will need to be proactive and be interested in learning about all aspects of personal finance and how a business operates.

This role will allow you to to kickstart your career in financial planning and you’ll be supported in achieving the CII diploma (Chartered Insurance Institute). This will require dedication from you and a significant amount of self-study.

It’s an unusually broad role that will suit someone who loves learning. It’s a fantastic opportunity to join a business at the start, and play a key role in shaping our future.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Onboarding new clients & relationship management - (e.g. collecting personal and financial information, talking to clients and executing our recommendations)
  • Owning operational processes; constantly looking to innovate and improve 
  • Act as a point of contact for questions relating to operational processes 
  • Maintaining information across multiple systems
  • Learning key regulatory requirements and maintaining our compliance
  • Become a culture ambassador within the company by engaging with colleagues and coming up with new ideas for collaboration

The successful applicant will be eager to pursue the CII Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning, a pathway to proficiency in offering regulated financial advice. This Level 4 diploma covers investment principles, taxation, retirement planning, and protection products, providing essential skills and knowledge for success in the field.

Requirements

  • A genuine interest in personal finance and motivation to build your knowledge in the fintech space
  • A great communicator, able to be patient and empathise with customers and colleagues
  • Able to balance professionalism with a sense of fun
  • Ability to not just complete tasks but think about how to make them easier and faster
  • A quick learner who uses their initiative to solve problems - loves a challenge
  • Have strong organisational and time management skills; whilst maintaining attention to detail 
  • Highly motivated with a keen eye for detail - Either a 2:1 in any discipline for university graduates, or non-university graduates who can demonstrate highly relevant experiences

We regret to inform you that NOVA cannot provide sponsorship for students from abroad. Therefore, if you do not have full entitlement to work in the UK, we kindly ask that you refrain from applying for this position. Thank you for your understanding.

You’ll feel right at home if you’re…

  • Helpful: random acts of kindness make the workplace a better place so, go out of your way to be helpful, and give people reasons to smile.
  • Straightforward: life is complicated enough. Don’t make it harder for yourself, or others. Sometimes the simplest approach works wonders.
  • Bold: every great business started with a flash of inspiration. If you’ve got a great idea, don’t keep it to yourself

All applicants are asked to submit a brief cover letter explaining their enthusiasm for pursuing a career in wealth management. Additionally, applicants are encouraged to share any relevant experiences or skills that demonstrate their suitability for the role.

Benefits

  • Join a firm with genuine purpose and impact on our customers, along with a strong moral code
  • Competitive salary + benefits (bonus, pension, private medical, income protection, death in service)
  • Potential to get equity in the company in the future
  • Access to Wellness / mental health support (Headspace App + mental health support through private medical)
  • Budget for additional learning / cost of exams
  • Electric vehicle leasing through salary sacrifice / cycle to work scheme
  • Flexible working hours and hybrid remote working after a period of full time office based training (typically 3 days a week working in the  office (20 Farringdon Street))
  • Exceptionally open and diverse, multinational team
  • Entrepreneurial, creative environment
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Senior Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

Southwark, London £68000 - £75000 annum Assembly

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The Assembly Finance team is seeking a detail oriented and driven Senior manager, FP&A.

The Senior manager, FP&A role provides an opportunity partner with key stakeholders across the company. In this position, the Senior manager will Support the Senior Director FP&A with responsibility for ensuring the completeness and integrity of forecasts, budgets, tracking performance, managing monthly operating expenses, and using analysis help drive informed decision making.

Responsibilities

  • Work directly with the Senior Director FP&A and other business leaders to play a crucial role in planning and assessing the company's performance.
  • Manage FP&A analyst.
  • Contribute to the development of accounting systems, policies, and procedures.
  • Maintain client profitability reporting and forecast.
  • Work with Senior Director FP&A and business leaders to maintain revenue forecast and pipeline.
  • Work with business leaders and senior director FP&A to plan and carry out annual budgeting and quarterly / rolling reforecasting.
  • Work with the accounting team to handle monthly, quarterly, and annual closes, ensuring all expenses are recorded accurately and reconciled to forecast.
  • Own cash flow forecasting and management for Assembly Europe working with AP, AR and Billing central services to forecast and manage cash flow.
  • Drive operational improvements through automation.
  • Collaborate with other key stakeholders to monitor performance, identifying & understanding any differences from our budget plans.
  • Build and maintain financial reporting packages and dashboards.
  • Conduct research and analysis into issues and questions raised by leadership team to inform decision-making
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to help optimise business performance, including identifying trends, gaps, insights, and opportunity areas within the business

About Assembly

We find the change that fuels growth. We're a cutting-edge global agency combining data, tech, and top talent to supercharge the world's best brands. With over a decade in social and environmental impact, we clinched Ad Age’s Purpose-Led Agency of the Year, championing a diverse, purpose-driven culture. 

Join Assembly, and you're instantly with 1,600 digital specialists across 30 global offices, pushing boundaries in omnichannel media, data, and tech to drive brand evolution. 

Requirements

  • ACCA qualified or equivalent
  • Prior experience in international, multi-currency environment
  • Experience within media or marketing services advantageous
  • Continuous improvement mindset
  • Understand widely accepted accounting principles and financial concepts.
  • Approach tasks with ownership, using analytics to guide decisions and solve problems, rather than just reporting results.
  • Seek and implement ways to improve, streamline and automate processes
  • Well-organised with strong people skills and ability to evaluate and communicate with Clients and Agency leaders

Benefits

In return for your enthusiasm and expertise, we’ll reward you with an enviable range of benefits that include, 24 days holiday a year (increasing by 1 day/year to a max of 30 with every year of service), a day of birthday leave, early finish Fridays, pension, life assurance, enhanced parental leave and access to perkbox.

Equal Opportunities

Assembly is an advocate for equal opportunity in the workplace. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability and gender identity. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

Social and Environmental Responsibility

At Assembly, we have a responsibility to bring impact into our every day. This means we must always look for ways in which to be conscious citizens in our roles to support society and environmental sustainability. We encourage employees to; be a conscious citizen by actively participating in our organisation's sustainability efforts, help us promote environmentally friendly practices within the workplace, collaborate with community organisations and stakeholders to support initiatives aligned with our company's values, participate in volunteer activities that benefit the community. Employees are also encouraged to make suggestions and evaluate our business practices to identify areas for improvement in social and environmental performance. Employees at Assembly demonstrate commitment to sustainability and inclusivity in their actions and behaviours.

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