[Expired] - [HIRED] Financial Accountant / Senior Financial Accountant

Job Title: Financial Accountant / Senior Financial Accountant (Dependent on Experience)

Reports to: Head of Finance

Department: Finance

Qualifications / Skills required: Qualified or Part Qualified Accountant - German language skills preferred

Location: London or Berlin (some remote working available)

Techspace is a growth company. Inevitably, there will be levels of ambiguity within roles, and at times all of us need to operate above, below and beyond our usual scope of responsibility. Our Job Descriptions are intended to frame the key tasks and responsibilities within the role, to provide transparency not only for job holders but also for staff internally so we understand how, collectively, our organisation is equipped to succeed. Job Descriptions are not intended as an exhaustive list, but to be a representation of the activities each post undertakes.

Qualified or Part Qualified Accountant - Candidates with German language skills are preferred

Job Purpose:

The purpose of this role is to be the one stop shop for everything Finance. This role ensures Techspace has sufficient cash to operate, is controlling costs, collecting revenues and reporting accurate information to the key stakeholders including Management Team, Investors, HMRC and German reporting authorities. This role is a central hub for anyone in the business who may have a Finance related query or request - they will be knowledgeable, helpful and hands-on. German language skills would be very helpful to succeed in this role.

Key tasks

Production of month end reports including consolidation of p&l, balance sheet and cashflows

Treasury management - ensuring there is enough cash in the business to meet our obligations

Payables and receivables - overseeing the Management Accountant’s responsibilities

Regulatory obligations - ensuring filings and payments to HMRC for VAT, PAYE and other taxes are done in a timely manner. Along with Companies House filings.

Ownership of the payroll function including payroll and pension reconciliations, liaising with external payroll providers and payment of salaries

Looking after the two German Techspace GmbHs. Responsibility is an all-encompassing, total ownership basis reporting financial information up to the UK HQ

Advising on the appropriate tax and legal structure fitting the growing group of German entities with support from external tax and accounts advisors

Production of the year end financial statements in accordance with IFRS

Ownership of the audit process and liaising with external auditors

Ownership of insurance policies and relationship with external brokers and insurers

Assist in improving, documentation and monitoring of internal controls

Assist Head of Finance with forecasting and budgeting process

Ad hoc projects for the wider business where required

Key measurables

Number of days to complete month end closure (high performance = less days to close)

No late payment or fines from regulatory authorities

Number of weeks to complete audit (high performance = less days to finalise)

Reduced sales debtor days

Minimal overspends through financial controlling measures

Techspace Values

Transparent

We’re authentic, honest and direct, embracing candid, supportive feedback to create an empathic environment. When things go wrong, we speak up, take responsibility and learn from our mistakes. We’re hard wired to trust those we work alongside.

Doers

Actions speak louder than words, so we choose to get it done. Structure helps us improve where we’ve been, initiative helps us navigate where we’re going.

Balance

We seek balance through reflection, trust and fairness. From setting business objectives and balancing the strengths and weaknesses of team members to fostering a working environment that supports personal fulfillment; balance is key.

Conscientious

Governed by conscience, principled in actions - we believe in going the extra mile. We succeed in supporting the success of others, and choose to deliver understated excellence. Fairness is important to us and we apply this to all aspects of our business; we care!

Iterative

We learn by doing, take smart risks and are prepared to fail in order to learn. Many of our best leaps forward have been steps into the unknown, working backwards from our goals to turn ambiguity into structure. We root out truths, test assumptions and challenge the status quo.