Senior Management Accountant
ZOE
Accounting & Finance
United Kingdom · Remote
Posted on Jan 10, 2025
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About the team
The ZOE Finance team embodies the values of ZOE within an open, transparent and high performing team. Current team members come with a wealth of experience in start-ups, Big 4 and high growth, transformational change. In 2025 and beyond there are key projects which offer a great opportunity for empowerment and learning. Core to our performance is a collaborative approach across departments.
About the role
The Senior Management Accountant role will be supported by the Financial Controller in growing and maturing finance as a function within ZOE. This role will be instrumental in the design, delivery and implementation of improvements and identification of value opportunities.
This is an opportunity to leverage your strong finance skills in an exciting and fast-paced environment. Working closely with the Financial Controller, Financial Reporting Lead and wider leadership team, you will drive financial excellence for a company which has a potential route to IPO in 5-7 years. You will be a significant contributor, and your role will evolve as the business grows.
You'll be...
- Owning the payroll process - collaborating with our People team, PEO and other external providers to ensure all aspects of this process are operating smoothly and accurately.
- Ensuring business processes are designed and executed with automation as a key feature, limiting manual inputs through leveraging external software and our own internal data. Experience with SQL and data infrastructure required.
- Working with our external tax providers to ensure certain regulatory and tax compliance matters are dealt with on a timely basis.
- Performing monthly financial reporting, ad-hoc project analyses, and supporting financial models for the Group for both UK and US entities.
- Identifying opportunities to enhance finance as a function. Supporting or owning the delivery of key projects, ranging from systems implementation to improving processes for a scaling business and controls for audit.
- Supporting enhancement and delivery of insightful reporting to our Exec team, our Board and Venture Capital investors.
- Managing year-end queries and support on data requests during the external audit process.
- Balance sheet controls; ensuring ownership and communication across teams for key accounts.
We think this role would be a great fit if you…
- Proven finance professional with management accountant experience at a start-up who is comfortable with ambiguity and a fast pace.
- Have relevant post-qualification finance experience (qualified with CIMA, ACCA, or equivalent)
- Have come from a Big 4 background.
- Have a robust character with the ability to pivot and adapt to changing priorities.
- Are a process minded individual who can identify weaknesses in a process and who are confident to implement change.
- Are naturally a problem solver with attention to detail and scientific approach to data analysis and insight.
- Have worked closely with stakeholders in a remote setting.
- Are systematic and organised. You have experience in roles with multiple responsibilities.
- Have exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Have fantastic Excel Skills and experience within the Google Suite environment.
- Have a solid knowledge of IFRS
- Are a great collaborator with a positive attitude who people enjoy working with. You have experience working cross-functionally.
The experience, skills, and attributes listed above reflect what we believe will contribute to success in this role. If you're passionate about ZOE and the opportunity, but don't meet 100% of the criteria, we still encourage you to apply. We are committed to supporting growth and are happy to offer upskilling opportunities where possible.
Compensation Philosophy
At ZOE, we are committed to offering competitive and equitable compensation that reflects the value of each role and aligns with regional labor market standards. Our approach to compensation goes beyond just base salary — we offer a comprehensive package that includes base pay and stock options, ensuring that every team member is rewarded for their contributions to the company’s growth and success.
We believe that building a thriving team requires not only providing fair and competitive compensation but also fostering an environment where success is shared collectively. Our total compensation package is designed to support the well-being of our employees, recognise their individual contributions, and empower them to grow alongside ZOE.
Benefits & Perks
At ZOE we understand the significant role our benefits play in motivating, inspiring and safeguarding our employees' well-being. Our benefits strategy is thoughtfully designed to echo our mission and values, recognising the diverse needs arising from different life stages of our ZOEntists.
Our approach to benefits takes an inclusive and flexible view of both personal and professional growth. From competitive health insurance and wellness packages to inclusive parental policies, building connection, and tailored professional development programs, we've got you covered.
At ZOE, we continue to build a benefits package that invests in our team members’ long-term personal and professional growth and wellbeing, adding to this list as it evolves.
Equal opportunities
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive team where every individual can bring their authentic self to work. We believe that this is key to our success and are dedicated to positively impacting the tech industry. As part of our commitment to equal opportunities, we encourage candidates from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. We ensure a respectful and inclusive environment for all and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, marital status, disability, or age. If you require any accommodations during the interview process, please feel free to inform us, and we will make every effort to support your needs.