Who we are:

TrueLayer is Europe’s fastest-growing Pay by Bank network. We power smarter, safer and faster payments by combining real-time bank payments with financial and identity data. E-commerce, iGaming and Financial Services businesses use our products to onboard new users, accept money and make payouts in seconds, and at scale. Live across 22 countries and with 1 new user joining TrueLayer’s Pay by Bank network every 3 seconds, we’re in a very exciting growth stage. This is why we’re expanding the team across our offices in London, Milan, and Dublin.

Listed in Sifted as one of the 100 fastest growing start-ups in UK & Ireland, and CNBC’s World Top Fintech Companies, we’re trusted by industry leaders like RyanAir and Just Eat Takeaway for continued innovation within our payment products. To date, we’ve raised over $300 million from world-renowned investors including Stripe, Tiger Global, Northzone, and Tencent. But this is just the beginning.

We’re looking for people who are excited about joining the Pay by Bank revolution and helping us change the way the world pays. Could this be you?

Description

TrueLayer’s Finance team is responsible for designing and implementing our financial strategy, cost and debt control, reporting and analysis of KPIs, product pricing models, strategic deal negotiations, accounting and tax reporting. As we head into a period of notable scaling up across new markets and geographies, the Finance function will be a central part of this strategy.We are growing rapidly and are looking to expand our Financial Operations team as we do.

In this role, you will support our bookkeeping and financial administration processes, working closely with the broader team to support the day-to-day running of the business. You will be vital to ensuring our financial information is up-to-date and relevant. You will be part of the team that is building a scalable finance function and processes to support the company’s rapid growth plans. You’ll be part of a fast-growing team with plenty of opportunities to learn and grow.

As a member of our Finance team, you will:

• Own and drive the monthly accounting close process across multiple entities, including preparation and review of journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis

• Own the Annual Report preparation and statutory audit process; prepare and send the draft Annual Report to auditors, upload reconciled merchant balances for audit sampling, and serve as the primary liaison for external auditors

• Manage VAT reporting, declarations and payments in coordination with the finance team

• Own the preparation of quarterly and annual regulatory returns

• Verify monthly payroll files to ensure all cost centres are active; liaise with the payroll provider on salary data and prepare annual social cost reconciliations

• Responsible for the preparation of monthly and quarterly financial reporting packs for senior management and the board.

• Manage the capitalisation tangible fixed assets; run monthly amortisation and depreciation schedules in NetSuite; reconcile the fixed asset register to the Balance Sheet and Income Statement accounts

• Review aging of trade debtors and creditors to optimise debt control

• Reconcile all corporate bank accounts in NetSuite and maintain the main group reconciliation sheet monthly

• Participate in process improvement projects to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the Finance processes.

• Be a strong team player, who can operate cross functionally, globally, at all levels, act as an owner and demonstrate self-initiative.

About you

What we expect from you:

• A qualified accountant with solid post-qualification industry experience. Preferably in a startup environment.

• A self-starter who can operate autonomously in a fast-paced startup environment.

• Proficiency in NetSuite ERP, Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets and

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• A continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to identify, create and deliver process improvements.

• Have an enthusiastic “roll up your sleeves” mentality

Nice to have:

• Knowledge of (or experience in) the payments industry

• Knowledge of regulatory reporting (CBI/FCA and SFSA)

• Experience with safeguarding regulations and audits

• Experience in a startup environment

We would be particularly excited if you have:

• Accounting Practice background, Startup or SME experience

Benefits

What you can expect from us:

• • A competitive salary?
  • Benefits that align with legal expectations

At TrueLayer, we don’t just do inclusion and diversity. We embrace people that have different opinions, perspectives and personalities. Because we believe that by seeing the world from all sorts of angles, we can make life better for all the people who live in it. We strongly encourage applications from underrepresented groups (e.g. people of colour, the LGBTQ+ community, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, parents, carers, and people from all socio-economic backgrounds). If you’d like to discuss alternative working patterns, please let us know.

We will always aim to make appropriate adjustments to ensure we are fully inclusive to people with different needs during our interview process. So if you need us to make any adjustments to suit your individual needs please let us know - we’ll be happy to support you.