Chief Accountant - Reading - ZEN

    ZEN
    ZEN Reading

    17 hours ago

    £80,000 - £160,000 (GBP) per year *
    Description


    About ZEN.COM ZEN.COM is a smart financial app designed for your everyday life – at home and on the go.

    We make payments, online shopping, and personal finance management fast, secure, and effortless.

    With ZEN, you can enjoy cashback on purchases, full control over your spending, and peace of mind thanks to purchase protection.

    A built‐in multi‐currency account lets you spend abroad or shop internationally with great exchange rates and no hidden fees.

    About The Role We are seeking a Senior Financial Reporting Accountant to join ZEN.COM and play a key role in strengthening our finance function.

    This position is ideal for an ambitious, technically strong accountant who is ready to grow into a Financial Controller / Chief Accountant role.

    You will be responsible for managing day‐to‐day accounting, delivering accurate and timely financial reporting, and ensuring robust internal controls and compliance.

    You'll also partner closely with product teams on new launches and support the CFO with statutory and audit requirements.
    Key Responsibilities Manage and oversee bookkeeping, accounting schemes, and reconciliations.
    Deliver accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
    Lead and support a small finance team, ensuring strong processes and controls.
    Oversee payroll, expenses, intercompany accounting, and foreign currency transactions.
    Support annual statutory accounts preparation and external audit.
    Ensure compliance with VAT, corporation tax, and regulatory reporting.
    Develop and implement finance policies and procedures across the business.
    About You Essential Skills & Experience CCAB qualified (or equivalent) with strong post‐qualification experience.
    Solid knowledge of UK GAAP and statutory reporting.
    Experience managing external audits and consolidated accounts.
    Strong financial analysis and problem‐solving skills.
    Advanced Excel skills; proficient in Outlook and Word.
    Proven ability to manage and develop a finance team.
    Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
    Desirable Experience in financial services or international organisations.
    Exposure to multi‐currency accounting.
    Experience with new system implementation and/or remote team training.
    Personal Qualities Detail‐oriented, organised, and proactive.
    Strong team player with the ability to work independently.
    Flexible, adaptable, and comfortable working across different cultures and time zones.
    Customer‐service focus and alignment with ZEN's mission and values.
    Why Work for Us International exposure — work with colleagues and partners across multiple countries.
    Flexible hours — balance work and life effectively.
    Remote work options — the freedom to work where you are most productive.
    Growth opportunities — clear career progression, including the path to Financial Controller / Chief Accountant.
    What We Offer A clear progression path to Financial Controller / Chief Accountant.
    Opportunity to shape the finance function in a growing international business.
    Collaborative, supportive team environment.
    Competitive salary and benefits package.

    How To Apply If you are a qualified accountant looking for your next step towards leadership, we'd love to hear from you.

    Apply now and grow your career with ZEN.COM .

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    * This salary range is an estimation made by beBee
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