Overall purpose of the role An intelligent and forward-thinking part - or newly Qualified Chartered Accountant to be responsible for the day-to-day operations within the Finance team. This role operates in a fast-paced environment and requires broad experience across various accounting areas. The role is part of the finance operations team, which cover treasury, AP teams, system modifications, SPV and Investor Reporting, the month-end close and auditor oversight. Excellent communication skills and attention to detail are essential. You will be a natural leader, able to manage and develop junior team members, as well as performing higher-level monitoring tasks, ensuring that the team is performing to the expected standards. In addition to the daily tasks, there will be significant amounts of ad-hoc and project work that is likely to form part of the workload in addition to the operational components. This is a new role and part of the wider Finance team succession planning. Key responsibilities and accountabilities Finance team responsibility oversight Act as a role model for the function, inspire the junior team to reach the next level of performance. Monitoring and ensuring that the operations team are all aware of tasks to be completed in a timely manner and are accountable for the work being performed to appropriately high standards; Maintain discipline in personal behaviour and ensure good team fit and culture. Be individually accountable and responsible for tasks, with high engagement. Aid in developing a right-first-time team culture; raising the bar and team standards continuously. Financial and Tax Accounting Assist with the statutory accounting and the Group’s consolidated, and individual legal entity, financial statements, including multiple SPVs; Support reporting processes, ensuring the highest quality of information and timeliness of delivery. Support periodic and year-end audits, as a main contact for audit queries. Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of financial reporting standards and regulations, including FRS102. Assist with finance papers as required by auditors or other stakeholders to cover complex areas. Assist with the preparation, review and compliance for corporation tax and VAT returns. Management Accounting Responsible for monthly and annual management accounts close and finalisation, ensuring deadlines are met and high-quality commentary is added. Ensure proper control and review of accounting processes and balance sheets are in place; ensure tasks are completed in a timely manner and to the highest standards. Provide operational and team support as required e.g. reviewing of purchase ledger, banking etc. Investor Reporting Prepare and/or review SPV investor reports and/or journals before posting. Prepare and/or review balance sheet reconciliations for SPV-related ledger accounts. Monthly reconciliation of the consolidated SPVs financial information to the data warehouse. Ensure that Investor Report templates are up to date according to the funding structure, counterparty requirements and that sufficient data quality controls are in place. Ensure that all delivery deadlines are met. Other components Assist with system and process improvements, enhancements and standardisations. Become a proficient user for all Finance operational and accounting systems. Support FP&A and Capital Markets projects and associated investor reporting. Provide ad-hoc support to the senior Finance team and management. Compliance and regulation Develop and maintain a full understanding of the Company’s compliance requirements (including the Financial Conduct Authority’s Conduct Rules) and act in accordance with the standards, instructions in, and the spirit of those requirements. Take responsibility for ensuring that personal data within your remit is handled lawfully, fairly, and in line with the company’s data protection policies and procedures. Collaborate with the Data Protection Officer to ensure compliance with data protection standards, guidelines, and principles, acting in a manner that upholds these requirements while supporting the DPO’s overall oversight responsibilities. For customer data, ensure it is processed securely and in accordance with data privacy obligations to protect the rights of individuals. For employee personal data, handle it with strict confidentiality and in compliance with employment and data protection legislation. Act to deliver good outcomes for our customers and understand how this requirement specifically applies to your role at Blue. Person specification Newly qualified (or almost qualified) Chartered Accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent), with practical accounting experience, ideally from within financial services sector. Good finance systems and processes knowledge (e.g. bank and balance sheet reconciliations, purchase ledger, month-end close etc.). Highly adaptable and flexible. Able to work with competing deadlines and priorities, whilst delivering high-quality outputs. Excellent planning, time management and organisational skills and good understanding of systems, controls and process. Ability to quickly assimilate new systems and processes and suggest improvements to drive efficiency or automation. Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, able to establish effective working relationships at all levels. Good team player and potential team leader, able to work with a large, varied team and provide support across the whole team Self-starter working with initiative and minimal guidance. Demonstrates a sense of urgency, pro-activity and strong work ethic. Resilient and tenacious, with an enthusiastic ‘can-do’ attitude. Appreciates the importance of accuracy and attention to detail. Excellent MS Office skills. Experienced ERP user, with broad capabilities including the SUN accounting package, SQL and Jedox. Additional requirements This document is neither contractual nor exhaustive and may be amended to meet the needs of the business. Where possible this will be done in consultation with the job holder From time to time, and within reason, you may be required to carry out tasks that fall outside of your position’s remit From time to time, and within reason, you may be required to work outside of your standard contracted hours As part of your on-going development, you may be required to undertake training in order to meet the requirements of your role. Due to our remote location and lack of public transport it is suggested that you are a driver and are able to get to our offices in Sundridge, Sevenoaks.