Senior Accountant in London, United Kingdom

Career Growth, Flexibility and Collaboration!

Entrust is dedicated to keeping the world moving safely by enabling trusted identities, payments, and data protection around the globe. Headquartered in Minnesota, we offer our colleagues the ability to work globally, in a flexible and collaborative environment. Our team makes an impact!!

The Company: Entrust relies on curious, dedicated and innovative individuals whom anticipate the future and provide solutions for a more connected, mobile and secure world. Entrust’s technologies and expertise help government agencies, enterprises and financial institutions in more than 150 countries serve and safeguard citizens, employees and consumers.

We Believe: Securing identities is most effective when we value all identities. We are committed to ensuring that, through diversity and inclusion, the many voices that make up our communities are heard. From unconscious bias training for managers to global affinity groups that create connections both within and across our enterprise, Entrust expects and encourages all individuals to accept and respect one another. And, of course, to be themselves.

Our AI-based technology assesses whether a user’s government-issued ID is genuine or fraudulent, and then compares it against their facial biometrics. That’s how we give companies like Revolut, Zipcar and Bitstamp the assurance they need to onboard customers remotely and securely.

The Opportunity

An excellent opportunity for an experienced accountant to join the Finance team of a high growth company, at an exciting phase in its journey. In this role you will manage the group’s annual audits, produce statutory accounts and group consolidation and support in all technical matters. Reporting directly to the Finance Director and/or Financial Controller, you will be a key senior member of the team. An ideal candidate will be technically strong, driven and enthusiastic, have exceptional attention to detail and a proactive approach to all tasks. A successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring our financial health and compliance.

As a Senior Accountant at Onfido you will:

• Financial Reporting: Ownership of group consolidation and preparation of annual financial statements in accordance with FRS102

• Audit coordination: Lead group & international subsidiary audits and manage relationships with auditors and local advisors. Coordinate audit requests within finance and the wider company

• Management Accounts: Own the intercompany matrix across the group’s international entities. Work closely with the tax team on Transfer Pricing, VAT and other tax accounting. Perform equity based reconciliations monthly. Support Financial Controller on other month end close duties where required.

• Process improvement: Improve efficiency of current processes and implement any audit recommendations

• Documentation : Maintain all technical accounting memos and policies and keep the team up to date with new statutory updates

• Compliance: Ensure compliance with financial regulations, including supporting with tax fillings, VAT returns and statutory requirements

• Team Leadership : Mentor and guide junior accounting team members fostering a collaborative and development oriented environment

Requirements:

We’re looking for a Senior Accountant who can display the below skills & experience:

Essential:

• Qualified Accountant from a mid tier firm

• 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience

• Strong understanding of UK GAAP/FRS102

• Previous experience completing a group consolidation and producing statutory accounts

• Previous audit experience

• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines

• Clear and effective communicator, verbal and written

• A keen interest in technical accounting topics

• Demonstrated ability to manage internal and external stakeholders

• Ability to build great working relationships with all levels of the organisation

• Organised with good attention to detail

• Able to work independently and be proactive with solving problems

• Hard working and willing to take on new challenges

• Ability to look for efficiencies in all processes and drive change in a growing business

• Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying updated with industry trends

Desirable:

• Experience in technology industry advantageous

• Proficiency in Accounting software Netsuite

• Advanced excel skills [Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets]

For US roles, or where applicable:

Entrust is an EEO/AA/Disabled/Veterans Employer

For Canadian roles, or where applicable:

Entrust values diversity and inclusion and we are committed to building a diverse workforce with wide perspectives and innovative ideas. We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds, and we strive to provide an accessible experience for candidates of all abilities.

If you require an accommodation, contact accessibility@entrust.com .

Recruiter:

Ollie Howes

Ollie.Howes@entrust.com