Finance Consultant - London, United Kingdom - Premier Group Recruitment

Description

Job Description

Position: Finance Consultant

Work Hours: Part-time, 16 hours per week (Remote)

Compensation: Day rate £300 - £350

Overview: A fast-growing healthtech company based in the UK, is seeking an aspiring Accountant to join their team as a Finance Consultant. The company's vision is to make high-quality therapy accessible to everyone, everywhere, by developing AI therapy tools to augment human therapists. The Finance Consultant will play a crucial role in coordinating and leading the day-to-day financial operations, ensuring compliance with financial policies and regulations, and providing support to various teams within the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day financial functions and operations, demonstrating a hands-on approach.
• Handle purchase and sales invoices, maintain ledgers, manage creditors and debtors, and reconcile bank transactions.
• Conduct revenue recognition and reconciliation, prepare monthly management reports, and manage VAT submissions.
• Oversee payroll processing, including payments in the USA, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
• Maintain accruals and prepayment schedules, manage cost approval process, and prepare financial information for the CFO as required.
• Assist in year-end close activities, liaise with statutory accountants for statutory accounts and tax returns preparation.
• Develop and maintain finance task calendarization and standard operating procedures (SOP) documentation.
• Provide financial support and address queries from team members, HR, and operations teams.
• Collaborate with HR and operations teams to standardize processes and ensure adherence to financial policies.
• Prepare quarterly and year-end financial reports for senior leadership team and board of directors.
• Manage international finance operations with a focus on the US market expansion.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in startup environments is essential.
• Comfortable handling qualitative data and thriving in fast-paced environments.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to craft scalable processes.
• Good technical knowledge of internal audit processes and clear communication of financial information.
• Ability to work autonomously and cross-functionally, with precise time management and attention to detail.
• Proven experience in finance roles, preferably in startups or fast-paced environments; interest in health tech/mental health space is a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective stakeholder management.
• Experience in financial strategy development, planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Knowledge of USA market regulations, tax implications, and reporting to investors.
• Familiarity with different funding sources, revenue growth strategies, and advanced financial modeling skills for scenario planning.

Work Environment:

• Remote position with no need for client travel, non-traditional hours, or weekend work.
• Opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team in a rapidly growing healthtech company.

If you believe you meet the qualifications and are interested in joining innovative team, please submit your application detailing your relevant experience and why you are a suitable candidate for the role.