* Who we're looking for: We are looking for someone motivated and energetic to join our growing Finance team. You'll need to be an excellent communicator as this role will see you supporting the team, the wider business and of course our customers
* The challenge: Our Finance team pride themselves on excellence as a team as well as providing the best service to customers, suppliers & other teams at Tillo.
* Where you'll work: This role will be based in our Hove office 2-3 days a week
The Tillo Difference
We're in the business of rewards and incentives, so we know a thing or two about the importance of giving back. We can't grow as a business without growing as individuals, so we are committed to providing a workplace where passionate, driven individuals can thrive. We value collaboration, trust, positivity, and a willingness to learn - only by working as a team will we reach our goals.
We're the market leader in the UK and are active in a number of other markets including USA, Europe, Australia and India.
About the Role
We are seeking a commercially minded and technically strong Senior Financial Accountant to play a key role in scaling and strengthening our finance function within a high-growth FinTech business.
This role combines operational excellence, financial control, compliance oversight, and team leadership. You will ensure robust financial governance, accurate reporting, and efficient finance operations while partnering with the business to support strategic growth.
The successful candidate will bring strong technical accounting expertise, a continuous improvement mindset, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Day to day responsibilities:
1. Financial Control & Governance
* Maintain a robust financial control environment, ensuring integrity and accuracy of the core financial systems, data, processes and compliance framework.
* Oversee key financial reporting data, processes and controls, ensuring timely completion, review, and resolution of discrepancies.
* Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and internal policies.
* Lead preparation of statutory financial statements and support the external and internal audit process.
* Identify, monitor and manage all group financial risks with appropriate assessment of risks, impact and mitigations
* Support the Group Financial Controller for all company secretarial duties and responsibilities including reporting and legal compliance
* Manage and continuously improve financial data, processes, controls, and documentation.
2. Financial Reporting
* Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts, including detailed variance analysis and insightful commentary to support decision-making.
* Review and approve bank and balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and timely resolution of reconciling items.
* Support the Group Financial Controller with board reporting, strategic analysis, and group consolidation requirements.
* Assist with group and parent company reporting obligations as required.
* Lead ERP ownership and finance transformation initiatives, taking full accountability for optimisation and development of the company's ERP system (Light). Act as system owner and ensure the team operates as ERP super users.
* Drive data and process automation, integration, and process redesign to increase scalability and enterprise value.
* Redesign and continuously improve the month-end process, including task lists, schedules, controls, and reporting outputs.
* Drive financial discipline through robust financial control and balance sheet optimisation, ensuring strong governance and disciplined working capital management.
* Elevate the Financial Reporting function into a centre of excellence, leveraging advanced automation to deliver best-in-class internal and external reporting processes.
3. Tax & Compliance
* Manage group tax compliance obligations including VAT/sales tax, corporation tax, R&D tax claims, PAYE, global tax compliance and reporting and other statutory filings. Lead key tax projects including transfer pricing.
* Ensure all submissions and payments are accurate and made within required deadlines.
* Act as a key contact for external advisors and tax specialists.
4. Finance Operations, Payroll and Insurance
* Oversee purchase and sales ledger activities, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and strong controls.
* Responsible for payroll management and reporting working with the Group Financial Controller
* Responsible for management of group insurances and reporting working with the Group Financial Controller
* Manage customer and supplier reconciliations.
* Ensure internal and external queries are resolved promptly and professionally.
* Improve data and processes through automation and system optimisation where possible.
* Maintain strong working relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
5. Business Support
* Provide financial insight and analysis to support strategic decision-making working closely with the FP&A and Treasury & FinOps teams.
* Contribute to budgeting and forecasting processes.
* Support finance transformation initiatives and systems enhancements.
* Identify & deliver opportunities to drive profitability, improve scalability and operational efficiency.
6. Leadership & Team Development
* Lead, coach, and develop Financial Accountant (TBC), fostering a high-performance culture.
* Set clear objectives, review performance, and support development, training and career progression.
* Promote collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement within the finance team.
What we're looking for:
* Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent).
* Strong technical accounting knowledge and financial reporting experience.
* Experience preparing statutory accounts and supporting audits.
* Advanced financial data and system skills - ERP, Excel, PowerBi and other key reporting and analytical tools.
* Strong reconciliation and analytical skills.
* Excellent communication skills and stakeholder engagement capability.
* Proactive, solutions-focused mindset with strong organisational skills.
Desirable:
* Experience in a high-growth, technology, or FinTech environment.
* International finance experience (US and European markets).
* Experience with multi-currency operations.
* Exposure to finance systems implementation or automation projects.
Benefits
We offer all our employees trust and empower our team to work with flexibility and autonomy. We're a close-knit team and love working collaboratively, with our hybrid model, our team can come together at our fantastic office in Hove, but also focus in their own space. The Tillo team are a motivated bunch and we all work hard to push Tillo forwards, always innovating. We completely understand the importance of work/life balance and offer a supportive and collaborative working environment with the following benefits:
* Enhanced annual leave of 26 days per annum (plus an additional day for your birthday )
* Private Medical care through Vitality
* Employee Incentive Scheme
* Access to Tillo's Storefront with discounts & gift card vouchers
* Hybrid Working
* Top spec equipment including laptop, mouse, keyboard, monitor
* Anniversary gifts
* Monthly breakfasts, drinks, snacks and events
* Team Learning & Development budget
About Tillo
Tillo makes gift cards, rewards, and incentives simple, efficient, and profitable. Operating in over 37 markets and 25 currencies, Tillo processes billions in gift card transactions through a single, plug-and-go API, powering rewards and incentives for the world's leading businesses.
Backed by Tenzing, Tillo is setting the global standard for digital gift card infrastructure.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will be happy to accommodate your needs.