Group Accounting Manager

• Oversee the financial accounting and closing processes for Pockit and its subsidiaries. • Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timely delivery of financial reports in compliance with statutory regulations. • Report directly to the Financial Controller, lead a lean team, manage core banking, and drive process automation across the business. • Join the combined Pockit and Monese business serving over three million customers across the UK and Europe.

• Be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA, or equivalent). • Have a minimum of 5 years of UK and international accounting experience, with previous work history in a similar Manager role. • Have strong experience of financial reporting and month-end close processes within a medium-sized, multi-currency organisation. • Have strong balance sheet control, reconciliation, and financial governance experience. • Have experience supporting external audits and statutory reporting processes. • Have excellent advanced Excel skills with the ability to handle complex accounts and data sets. • Have a good understanding of IFRS application. • Have strong familiarity with accounting, payroll, tax, and compliance reporting within the UK and other EU countries. • Have experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar. • Have strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial interpretation skills. • Have high attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and quality. • Have excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills. • Be comfortable operating in a fast-paced and evolving environment. • Be proactive and solutions-focused, with a willingness to take ownership and be hands-on. • Be able to manage multiple priorities and meet demanding deadlines.

• Have experience within a regulated, financial services, or mid-cap organisation. • Have exposure to private equity-backed, high-growth, or fast-paced business environments. • Have experience using financial consolidation and reporting tools. • Have experience with Power BI or other financial reporting and business intelligence tools.

• Manage and coordinate with the wider Finance team to ensure month-end is closed strictly within agreed timelines and lead the consolidation of month-end accounts. • Review management accounts and prepare and submit comprehensive analytical reviews to the Financial Controller, FP&A team, and CFO. • Conduct weekly funding reviews and present formal payment recommendations to the CFO. • Manage corporate payments and serve as the administrator for banking access. • Oversee the review of payroll, VAT, and other critical external regulatory submissions across group companies. • Own the technical accounting and inter-departmental coordination for all intangible assets and R&D tax claims. • Proactively strengthen finance processes and internal controls to minimise risk and ensure data integrity. • Drive enhancements to financial systems, automation, and reporting capabilities to improve efficiency. • Maintain significant involvement in high-level corporate projects, including entity restructuring and system integrations. • Directly manage, support, and mentor 2 direct reports.

• Join a mission-driven company working at the intersection of technology and financial inclusion. • Work with a diverse, entrepreneurial, and ambitious team. • Receive competitive compensation and benefits, including share options. • Get Bupa private healthcare. • Enjoy flexible working arrangements.

Pockit and Monese are all-in-one money apps that make it easy for people to access and manage financial tools that put them in control of their money. In October 2024, Pockit acquired Monese, creating the leading fintech for low-income individuals and those poorly served by traditional banks. The combined business serves over three million customers across the UK and Europe, with teams based in London, Newcastle, Tallinn, and remote teams in central Europe.