Financial Accountant

Job Title: Financial Accountant (part qualified)

Reports to: Financial Controller

Direct Reports: 0

Full time position

Location: 3 days a week in our Paddington office

Close Date: 9th June

Kooth PLC are on a mission to use technology as a way to remove any barriers that could prevent someone accessing the mental health support that they need. At Kooth, we create a welcoming space for effective personalised digital mental health care. Kooth's products are available to over 18 million users in the US and UK, who are able to go online and access effective therapy and wellbeing support by speaking to qualified counsellors to manage their mental health in a safe and anonymous way.

Kooth is the longest-established digital mental health provider in the UK, but became the first digital mental health company to list on the London Stock Exchange in 2020, so now is a great time to join and help us support more people towards better mental health.

Role Objective:

We are seeking an ambitious, part-qualified Finance Professional (ACCA/ACA/CIMA) to join our team in a pivotal hybrid role. This position serves as the bridge between core financial accounting and strategic commercial analysis. The successful candidate will take significant ownership of the month-end close while contributing to Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) workstreams. This is an ideal career step for a graduate with a strong academic record who is eager to transition into a role with tangible commercial impact and end-to-end process responsibility.

Responsibilities

Month-End Procedures:

• Assisting in the preparation of monthly management accounts, board slide creation, key balance sheet reconciliations and the preparation of journal entries.

P&L Analysis:

• Investigating variances against budget and providing insights to budget owners and the senior finance team.

Business Partnering:

• Create relationships and collaborate with key stakeholders around the business to gather relevant information and ensure accurate financial data and analysis.

Capitalised Development costs:

• Maintaining the capex workbook, overseeing amortisation schedules and work with our Product and Engineering teams to ensure timecard accuracy.

Tax Compliance:

• Assisting with VAT returns and ensuring compliance with UK statutory requirements.

Process Improvement:

• Identifying and implementing efficiencies within the finance function, particularly around automation and reporting tools.

Audit Support:

• Providing documentation and explanations for year-end audit queries.

Essential

• Part Qualified (ACCA/ACA/CIMA) with a clear timeline for qualification.

• Experience: experience in a finance environment (Professional Services or Fast-Growth sectors preferred).
• Technical Skills: Strong Excel skills (XLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, SumIfs) and experience with accounting software.
• Attributes: A proactive "self-starter" with high attention to detail and the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to liaise with non-finance stakeholders.

Are you looking for a fulfilling career with attractive perks and a supportive work environment? Look no further! We're excited to offer an incredible opportunity with a range of benefits that cater to your professional growth, well-being, and work-life balance.

1. Competitive Salary:

Up to £45,000 based on experience

2. Generous Annual Leave:

Enjoy 28 days of annual leave, in addition to public holidays, providing you ample time to recharge and spend quality moments with your loved ones.

3. Professional Development:

Benefit from our yearly professional training programmes, tailored to your career aspirations and designed to enhance your skills and knowledge. Full funding for exams, professional subscriptions, and leave to sit exams.

4. Financial Security:

Secure your financial future with our pension contributions and annual company share option awards, giving you a stake in the success of the company.

5. Health and Well-being:

Prioritize your health and well-being with our comprehensive AXA Health Insurance and access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). The EAP offers 24/7 telephone mental health support and access to GP consultations, ensuring your mental and physical health are taken care of.

6. Life Assurance:

Gain peace of mind knowing that you're covered with life assurance, providing up to four times your annual salary to your loved ones in the unfortunate event of your passing.

7. Flexible Working:

Embrace the flexibility of remote working, allowing you to create a work-life balance that suits your needs and maximizes your productivity.

8. Lifestyle Benefits:

Participate in the Cycle to Work Scheme, promoting a healthy and eco-friendly lifestyle, and take advantage of our Incapacity Income Protection to safeguard your financial stability in case of unforeseen circumstances.

At Kooth, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and embraces the unique contributions of every individual. We believe in equal opportunities for all, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression or sexual orientation.

Our dedication to creating a fair and unbiased environment is reflected in all aspects of our recruitment, hiring, and employment practices. We strive to provide a work environment that is free from discrimination, where every employee is treated with respect and dignity.

Request for Reasonable Adjustments:

We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments to applicants and employees with disabilities or individuals who require accommodations to participate in the application process, interviews, or job-related tasks. If you require any reasonable adjustments to ensure your equal participation in our recruitment process, please inform our Human Resources team.

Your openness will allow us to work together to provide appropriate accommodations and ensure a fair and accessible application and employment experience for everyone.

Kooth plc is committed to our responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults . We are committed to recruiting candidates who share this commitment to safeguarding, and therefore we apply robust recruitment and selection procedures to ensure that the people selected are right for the job, and that all candidates are appropriately screened prior to appointment. This will include a DBS check.