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LendInvest is the UK’s leading FinTech platform for property finance. Over the past 17 years, we have grown from just our two founders to a team of over 200 working to make property finance simple for everyone.

A workplace culture built around trying new things, getting things done, and having fun while we do it has helped us lend more than £7.5 billion of mortgages, put thousands of new or improved homes into the UK housing market, and successfully launch on the London Stock Exchange. We have big plans to continue growing the business, our products, our technology, and our people.

About your work

LendInvest is looking for a talented and commercially minded newly qualified Financial Accountant to join our expanding finance team. This role will suit someone looking for their first role in industry in an exciting and fast paced Fintech. Reporting into our Financial Reporting Manager, you will play a key role in the group finance function, ensuring consistently accurate financial reporting and proper financial control over funding lines, products and cost centres.

Our team is growing fast and is a diverse, ambitious and outgoing bunch, with strong credentials and experience gained from a variety of industries. We work together to support the business’s needs and you’ll see tangible outputs and decisions being made as a direct result of your work.

Please note we are happy to consider part time hours for this opportunity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Owning the reporting and analysis process for legal entities within the group, alongside ownership of product P&Ls and opex cost centres.

• Contribute to accounting assessments and guidance to ensure the business complies with IFRS and other relevant accounting standards.
• Performing analysis and reconciliation of balance sheet accounts including intercompany balances;
• Undertaking detailed review and analysis of monthly P&Ls to support business decision making;
• Assisting with the preparation of monthly management information including segmented profit and loss accounts, balance sheets, cash flows and commentaries;
• Working collaboratively with the FPA team to analyse performance trends and key drivers and assisting in decision support on product profitability, cash-flow analysis and investment decision making
• Preparing files for external audit review and assisting with the external audits;
• Preparing annual statutory accounts under IFRS or FRS 101 for audit;
• Assisting the business with the implementation of new funding lines and products;
• Monitoring & enforcing financial policies, controls & procedures across the business;
• Representing the Finance team to the wider business.
• Assisting in re-engineering and “Lean” process reviews to automate finance processes. Assist bringing AI to bear on all aspects of finance efficiency

About you

• Recently qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent accountant.

• Strong fundamental accounting skills;

• Strong financial analytical skills including the ability to provide clear, meaningful commentary;

• Strong organisational, planning and interpersonal skills;

• High energy, pragmatic, get it done attitude;

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;

• Excellent attention to detail, efficient and organised; and

• Ability to work well under pressure and to strict deadlines.

• Good end-user computing skills (Microsoft, Google apps)

• Previous experience of working with Netsuite would be beneficial.

• Experience of working within a financial/ management accounting role

Benefits & perks

• Competitive salary + company bonus scheme

• Hybrid working policy

• ️ 25 days holiday (increasing with the length of service)

• Private healthcare

• Enhanced parental leave

• Matched pension contributions up to 4%

• Critical illness cover

• Employee Assistance Programme & Mental Health support

• Life assurance

• Regular performance reviews to promote a culture of growth and development

• Leadership training for managers

• Give as you earn scheme for charitable donations

• Support for attending conferences and professional learning & development

• Discounts via Perkbox

• Cycle to work scheme

• Season ticket loan

• Electric car loan scheme

• Monthly socials & annual offsite

Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging at LendInvest

At LI we believe in bringing your whole selves to work, we are committed to a culture of belonging where individuals can form a genuine community. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills.