Group Accounting Manager

Pockit and Monese are the all-in-one money apps that make it easy for people to access and manage the financial tools that put them in control of their money. We provide vital financial services, from accounts and cards through to income advance. In October 2024, Pockit acquired Monese, creating the leading fintech for low-income individuals and those who are poorly served by traditional banks. The combined business serves over three million customers across the UK and Europe.

About us:

We're a lively, diverse and international team, based across offices in London, Newcastle, Tallinn and remote teams in central Europe. You'll be joining a team that fosters curiosity, ambition, accountability, and resilience and we know you'll be made to feel at home straight away.

What you'll be doing:

The Group Accounting Manager oversees the financial accounting and closing processes for the company and its subsidiaries. This role ensures the accuracy, completeness, and timely delivery of financial reports in compliance with statutory regulations. Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, the position leads a lean team, manages core banking, and drives process automation across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Month-End & Closing: Manage and coordinate with the wider Finance team to ensure month-end is closed strictly within agreed timelines. Lead the consolidation of month-end accounts.

• Analytical Review & Reporting: Review management accounts. Prepare and submit comprehensive analytical reviews to the Financial Controller, FP&A team, and CFO.

• Treasury & Funding: Conduct weekly funding reviews and present formal payment recommendations to the CFO. Manage corporate payments and serve as the administrator for banking access.

• Compliance & External Submissions: Oversee the review of payroll, VAT, and other critical external regulatory submissions across the group companies.

• Specialist Accounting: Own the technical accounting and inter-departmental coordination for all intangible assets and R&D tax claims.

• Process & Controls: Proactively strengthen finance processes and internal controls within the Finance team to minimize risk and ensure data integrity; Drive enhancements to financial systems, automation, and reporting capabilities to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention.

• Strategic Projects: Maintain significant involvement in high-level corporate projects, including entity restructuring, system integrations.

• Team Leadership: Directly manage, support, and mentor 2 direct reports

Requirements & Qualifications

Certification: Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA, or equivalent).

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of UK and international accounting experience, with previous work history in a similar Manager role;

• Strong experience of financial reporting, and month-end close processes within a medium-sized and multi-currency organisation.

• Strong balance sheet control, reconciliation, and financial governance experience.
  Experience supporting external audits and statutory reporting processes.

Technical Skills:

• Excellent advanced Excel skills with a clear ability to handle complex accounts and data sets;

• Good understanding of IFRS application

• Strong familiarity with issues relating to accounting, payroll, tax, and compliance reporting within the UK and other EU countries.

• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar.
  

·Interpersonal Skills:

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial interpretation skills.

• High attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and quality.

• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.

• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced and evolving environment.

• Proactive and solutions-focused, with a willingness to take ownership and be hands-on when required.

• Able to manage multiple priorities and meet demanding deadlines.

Desirable:

• Experience within a regulated, financial services, or mid-cap organisation.

• Exposure to private equity-backed, high-growth, or fast-paced business environments.

• Experience using financial consolidation and reporting tools.

• Experience with Power BI or other financial reporting and business intelligence tools.

Why Join Us:

• Join a mission-driven company working at the intersection of technology and financial inclusion.

• Work with a diverse, entrepreneurial, and ambitious team.

• Make a real impact in a scale-up with global reach and strong growth potential.

• Competitive compensation and benefits, including share options, Bupa private healthcare and flexible working.

Work Location:

The primary place of work is Pockit’s headquarters in Marylebone, London, where the role will be expected to be in the office 3 days a week (Monday, Tuesday and Thursday).