Financial Accountant
London / Hybrid | Full-time | Fintech SME Lending
At Juice Ventures
, we're redefining how ambitious founders access capital. We back digital-first businesses with flexible, data-driven funding that fuels growth without the friction of traditional finance.
We're now looking for a
hands-on Financial Accountant
to join our lean, fast-moving team. This role will be central to ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial operations as we scale, balancing core accounting with loan operations and finance process improvements.
What you'll be doing
You'll work closely with our Finance Director and external advisors, taking ownership of the
day-to-day and month-end financial accounting process
, while also supporting loan operations and broader finance initiatives. Your scope will include:
* Core Accounting & Reporting
* Preparation of monthly financial accounts
through to Trial Balance.
- Posting
journals, accruals and prepayments
, supported by schedules and reconciliations.
- Maintenance of the
Fixed Asset Register
and
Balance Sheet reconciliations
.
- Preparation and submission of
quarterly VAT returns
.
- Supporting
audit preparation
and liaison with external auditors.
- Finance Operations
- Bookkeeping, bank reconciliations and supplier payments
.
- Oversight of
cash flow reconciliations
and ensuring integrity of loan-related cash movements.
- Monthly and quarterly
interest, facility fee and commission calculations
.
- Ensuring timely and accurate
Withholding Tax calculations and submissions
.
- Loan Operations
- Preparing files for debt holder payments
(senior, junior & unsecured).
- Reconciling
loan tapes, creditor panels and bank positions
.
- Supporting quarterly interest expense calculations and debt servicing.
- Continuous Improvement
- Helping to streamline and document finance processes.
- Identifying ways to automate and scale reporting as we grow.
- Partnering with internal teams and external accountants to strengthen controls.
What we're looking for
We're after a commercially minded, detail-driven accountant who thrives in a startup/scale-up environment. Someone comfortable rolling up their sleeves, while also spotting the bigger picture in financial control.
* Qualified accountant
(ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or finalist with relevant experience.
- Strong knowledge of
management accounts, reconciliations, VAT and core accounting
.
- Experience in
financial services, lending, fintech or SME funding
preferred.
- Solid understanding of
loan operations
(interest calcs, debt holder payments, reconciliations).
- Excel/Google Sheets confident; familiarity with
accounting systems
(Xero preferred).
- A proactive, "get it done" mindset with attention to detail.
- Comfortable working in a
fast-paced startup environment
, balancing structure with adaptability.
Why Juice Ventures?
* Impact from day one
– you'll be a key part of a lean finance team, with high visibility across the business.
- Fast-growing fintech
– we're scaling rapidly, backed by innovative funding structures and a strong track record.
- Hybrid flexibility
– work from our London base or remotely, with regular team collaboration.
- Ownership & growth
– the chance to shape how finance runs in a scaling business.
If you're excited about working at the intersection of
finance, fintech and high-growth businesses
, and want to play a pivotal role in Juice Ventures' next chapter, we'd love to hear from you.