Financial Accountant

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Hiring Remotely in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, England, GBR
In-Office or Remote
Mid level
Cloud • Payments • Software
Xplor Technologies powers the experiences at the heart of everyday life.
The Role
Support month-end close, manage general ledger and reconciliations, prepare IFRS consolidated and standalone financial statements, ensure technical accounting compliance, produce monthly financial reports, liaise with auditors and banks, and drive process improvements and automation.
Summary Generated by Built In
Company Description

At Xplor, we believe that helping people make the most of each day is the most rewarding way to spend ours.

We give small and medium-sized businesses cloud-based, intuitive technology solutions that enable them to manage all the hassles of running and growing a business, so business owners can get back to doing what they love. With Xplor Pay, we help businesses get paid quickly and securely – without hidden fees. We built the tech ourselves, and our platform delivers secure, transparent, fast, and accurate payments.

We are unified by our purpose of helping people to succeed. So, when you become part of our team, you also become part of the personal connection that strengthens the relationship people have with Xplor products.

Job Description

Reporting into our Finance Manager, this role is responsible for the many aspects of the month end close process and for the fulfilment of other obligations such as tax and statutory reporting.

We are looking for someone who is genuinely interested in the FinTech landscape, with solid financial accounting and reporting experience and a desire to support with automating and streamlining processes.

General ledger management: Managing the general ledger including overseeing the monthly balance sheet, banking and inter-company reconciliations

Financial statement preparation: Production of IFRS consolidated results and stand alone financial statements. 

Technical accounting: Key team member involved in pro-actively ensuring the Group’s financial accounting and reporting remains compliant with the relevant accounting standards. 

Month end reporting: Preparation of monthly financial reports covering balance sheet, profit and loss, internal management reports and cashflow statements. Completion of the monthly prepayments, accruals, journals, fixed assets and depreciation schedules.

Liaison with external Auditors, Bank Managers, ONS and Tax specialists.

Assisting in process improvement and systems enhancement initiatives.

Proactively identify new initiatives that could benefit the organisation.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 3 to 5 years of work experience in Accounting
  • Experienced in a Chartered Accounting firm can be advantageous
  • Strong commercial and business acumen
  • Process and deadline driven mindset with a keen eye for detail
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Strong negotiator who can develop ongoing working relationships
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to perform data and statistical analysis to spot trends and anomalies
  • Advanced computer software skills, including Excel and other financial software and tools for reporting and analysis purposes
  • Professional accounting qualification, or working towards a qualification such as AAT or ACCA

Additional Information

What does it mean to work for Xplor? 

Our four core values - Make life simple, Build for people, Move with purpose and Create lasting communities - are key to who we are and guide us from how we hire to how we recognise our team members. 

Some of the perks of working with us: 

  • A collaborative, team environment with people who truly love what they do 
  • Learning resources available to continue to develop your skills and career development
  • Paid Parental Leave benefits program
  • Access to mental health support 
  • Flexible work arrangements

How to apply? 

To start your application with us, please submit your CV and a cover letter and we’ll be in touch as soon as we can. Please include the word "moonshot" at the top of your cover letter so that we know you really took the time to read our job ad.

We understand that diverse candidates have diverse needs. We welcome you to inform us of any additional needs related to completing your job application or participating in the interview process, via [email protected]

More about us 

More than 130,000 businesses in 72+ countries rely on Xplor to run their day and get paid, processing over $47 billion in payments annually. Our connected ecosystem helps operators spend less time managing complexity and more time delivering the experiences that matter most. 

Xplor is backed by world-class investors Advent International, Battery Ventures, and Silver Lake. 

Good to know

To be considered for employment, you must be legally authorised to work in the location (country) you're applying for. Xplor does not sponsor visas, either at the time of hire or at any later time. 

We kindly ask you to apply through our careers portal or external job boards only. Please don't send your application via email. 

To learn more about us and our products, please visit xplor.com/careers/. 

We also invite you to check out our Candidate FAQs for more information about our recruitment process xplor.com/recruitment-faqs/.

EEO and Artificial Intelligence

We believe in transparent hiring. We use an applicant tracking system that includes artificial intelligence enabled features to assist with the screening and assessment of job applications, such as candidate scoring or ranking. These tools support our recruitment process, but all hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team following human review. We do not rely on artificial intelligence to make final hiring decisions. Find our Candidate AI Usage guidelines here.

Xplor is dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community.

We make it a priority to respond to every applicant.

Skills Required

  • Minimum of 3 to 5 years of work experience in Accounting
  • Experience in a Chartered Accounting firm
  • Professional accounting qualification or working towards AAT or ACCA
  • Strong commercial and business acumen
  • Process and deadline driven mindset with attention to detail
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to perform data and statistical analysis to spot trends and anomalies
  • Advanced computer software skills, including Excel and other financial software/tools
  • Legal authorization to work in the country of application (no visa sponsorship)

Xplor Technologies Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Xplor Technologies and has not been reviewed or approved by Xplor Technologies.

  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Leave options appear broad, with generous PTO and paid sick days frequently highlighted as a notable part of the overall package. Paid volunteer time and bereavement leave add additional time-off breadth beyond standard vacation policies.
  • Retirement Support Retirement support is positioned as a meaningful component of total rewards, including a 401(k) match that is described with a clear match formula. Eligibility for performance bonuses and mentions of equity/pension options further contribute to perceived long-term value for some roles.
  • Healthcare Strength Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, alongside U.S.-specific supports like an FSA. Mental health support through an employee assistance program and wellness programs strengthen the overall health-and-wellbeing offering.

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The Company
HQ: Atlanta, GA
3,100 Employees
Year Founded: 2021

What We Do

WHAT WE DO At Xplor, we build easy-to-use technology for the businesses that make up everyday life – whether booking a gym session, dropping the kids at daycare, registering for a community center class, fixing your furnace, or playing 18 holes on Saturday.  That’s what people expect in the experience age – and why more than 130,000 businesses across 72+ countries use our integrated software and embedded payment solutions to attract, connect, engage, and retain their customers.   Our platform processes $47 billion in payments annually because we've made it simple for businesses to get paid, manage their operations, and focus on what they do best: serving their customers.   WHY JOIN XPLOR? • Work that has real-world impact: What we build helps businesses serve customers more effectively, and adapt as their businesses grow. When our customers succeed, everyday life works better for millions of people around the world. • Technology with purpose: We build technology for real operators solving real-world problems. That means designing products that fit how businesses actually work, helping customers make better decisions, and creating tools that improve both operations and the experiences they deliver. • A portfolio with breadth and depth: Our teams support a diverse set of industries, including fitness and leisure, golf and club, recreation, field services, garment care, education, and payments. That means the opportunity to solve meaningful challenges across multiple markets, while contributing to one shared company vision. OUR VALUES Our values shape how we lead, how we make decisions, and how we work every day. • Find a better way: We challenge outdated processes, improve the way we work, and look for smarter solutions. We bring ideas, not just problems, and stay open to better ways forward. • Do the right thing: We act with integrity, make ethical decisions, and hold ourselves to a high standard. We own mistakes quickly, learn from them, and apply our principles consistently. • Say it straight: We communicate clearly, and with respect. We share context, not just outcomes, give timely feedback, and speak up early when something needs attention. • Win together: We work across teams and functions with trust and shared purpose. We seek input early, assume positive intent, and celebrate success together. • Own the outcome: We take responsibility for results. We follow through, solve problems, and step in when something needs to be fixed.

Why Work With Us

At Xplor, you get room to grow, work that has real impact, and a team where you can bring your whole self. In return, we ask you to put people first, innovate fearlessly, and aim high. Be part of a global community built to help you – and the businesses we serve – thrive.

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