Management Accountant

Job Description

We’re on a mission to provide equitable access to economic opportunity, for everyone.

We close critical skill gaps in the workforce through a new kind of apprenticeship that combines work and learning. We begin by recognizing high-potential individuals both inside and outside of a company's current workforce and then we create applied, guided and equitable learning programs, with measurable impact. Because we believe the world needs a better way to match its potential.

We work with over 1,000 leading companies including the likes of Microsoft, Citi and Just Eat to help solve their business-critical problems, and we’ve trained over 12,000 professional apprentices in the tech and data skills of the future. This is made possible by our global team who are driven to achieve a mission that matters, together.

Join Multiverse and help us set a new course for work.

The Opportunity

Join our hyper-growth fast-paced organisation. We are seeking a candidate with relevant skills and experience to assume the role of Management Accountant, responsible for overseeing our accounts payable and accounts receivables (non-levy) operations within our Finance Team.

At Multiverse, we rely on a meticulous financial system to drive our business forward. The individual will be solely responsible for keeping the system running smoothly by managing cash flow and paying suppliers and customers.

The individual will be responsible for processing all supplier's and customers' invoices through to payments/receipts, in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner, which will then integrate into our monthly financial close process.

This is an exciting role for an individual to contribute meaningfully to our growing team, support our international success, and develop their career.

The objective of this role

• Support the company in optimising its financial transactions and systems

• Improving the accounts payable and accounts receivable processes to support the company in optimising its financial transactions, systems, and eventually monthly reporting process

• Exercise integrity and confidentiality in financial reporting

Specifically, you will:

• Process outgoing payments (multi-currencies and cross border) in compliance with our existing financial policies and procedures which includes reviewing invoices for appropriate documentation before payment

• Perform invoice and general-ledger data entry which includes verifying, classifying, and recording all payables/receivables data entry in preparation for month-end

• Assist with operational queries which include verifying and investigating discrepancies, if any, by reconciling suppliers'/customers' accounts and monthly statements and ensuring prompt resolution

• Oversee the processing and reimbursement of employee expenses in accordance with company policies

• Lead the improvement of our existing AP and AR processes to ensure compliance with audit requirements and to continue building for scale

• Other daily operational matters which include, executing credit card payments, bank account reconciliation on Netsuite, and generating purchase orders when necessary

• Ensure all month-end processes are completed including maintenance of AP / AR ledgers, prepayment and accrual journals as well as reconciliation of all bank accounts and credit card statements.

• Assist finance managers in their ad hoc projects as needed by the business

• Demonstrate adaptability and the ability to collaborate effectively with wider team members.

About you:

• Qualified accountant (if part-qualified, must be close to completion with less than 3 papers left)

• Understanding of basic principles of finance, accounting, and bookkeeping as well as compliance requirements around accounts payable processes (both UK and US)

• Understand expense accounts and cost centres

• Highly organised, attention to detail, good time-management skills as well as proactive in stakeholder management with business partners

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse groups.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of company and partner information

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and G-suite applications

Preferred skills and qualifications

• Established track record in accounts payable (or accounts receivables)

• Experience with accounting software such as Netsuite

• Experience with online platforms such as Tipalti, Expensify and TravelPerk

• Experience working with late-stage start-ups and/or public companies

Benefits

• Time off - 27 days holiday, plus 7 additional days off: 1 life event day, 2 volunteer days and 4 company-wide wellbeing days and 8 bank holidays per year

• Health & Wellness- private medical Insurance with Bupa, a medical cashback scheme, life insurance, gym membership & wellness resources through Gympass and access to Spill - all-in-one mental health support

• Hybrid & remote work offering - with weekly or monthly visits to the London office and the opportunity to work abroad 45 days a year

• Team fun - weekly socials, company-wide events and office snacks!

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

We’re an equal opportunities employer. And proud of it. Every applicant and employee is afforded the same opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. This will never change.

Right to Work

Do you have the right to work in the UK? Unfortunately, at this time we cannot offer sponsorship for this role and we cannot consider overseas applications.

Safeguarding

All posts in Multiverse involve some degree of responsibility for safeguarding. Successful applicants are required to complete a Disclosure Form from the Disclosure and Barring Service ("DBS") for the position. Failure to declare any convictions (that are not subject to DBS filtering) may disqualify a candidate for appointment or result in summary dismissal if the discrepancy comes to light subsequently.