Financial Accountant

This vacancy is open only to Ukrainian residents located in Kyiv.

We seek an experienced Financial Accountant to join our team. This is a new role, previously undertaken by our Business Operations Lead in Ukraine and our Chief Financial Officer in the UK, offers the opportunity to work closely with both. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, you’ll have the chance to shape internal standards for efficient financial operations.

Responsibilities:

For both the UK parent company and the Ukrainian subsidiary company

Sales ledger

• Oversee client timesheet completion.
• Issue and manage sales invoices to customers, ensuring timely and accurate processing.
• Track and control receivables to maintain timely collections.

Purchase ledger

• Process vendor transactions ensuring checking of source documents.
• Monitor and ensure timely payments to vendors, including Private Entrepreneurs.

Banking and Transaction Management

• Manage bank transactions, including the posting of entries in the accounting system and reconciling bank statements.
• Reconcile payment card expenses.

Accounting and Reconciliation

• Oversee management accounting procedures, particularly using Xero.
• Participate in month-end and year-end closing processes, leading to a fully-reconciled Trial Balance.

Financial Reporting and Analysis

• Create ad-hoc financial reports to meet various business needs.
• Develop and document business processes and policies to maintain and strengthen internal financial controls.

Payroll, Tax Compliance and Reporting

• Manage payroll working with service providers where appropriate.
• Work with managers and advisers to prepare and submit tax reports to British and Ukrainian authorities.

Stakeholder Communication and Compliance

• Liaise with external stakeholders, such as banks, PSPs, and vendors, within your area of responsibility.
• Assist with internal audits and compliance checks as required.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics or qualified accountant
• 5+ years of finance and accounting experience
• Solid knowledge of accounting standards and tax regulations
• Hands-on experience with Ukrainian accounting software (e.g., payroll systems, banking systems, UA electronic cabinet)
• Proficiency with foreign accounting systems
• Advanced MS Excel skills for data analysis
• Upper-Intermediate level of English
• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills

Nice to have:

• Knowledge of UK GAAP & IFRS standards
• Knowledge of Xero accounting platform
• Knowledge of foreign jurisdictions
• Experience working in an international environment

Hiring Process:

• Introduction call
• Interview with CFO
• Interview with founder

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive compensation with bonuses
• Hybrid work model: a combination of in-office and remote work as needed
• Paid vacation — 21 business days per year
• Paid sick leave
• Conferences, books, and courses if needed