Technical Group Accountant

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🇬🇧 United Kingdom – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

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💲 Accountant / Accounting

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ParentPay

WebsiteLinkedInAll Job Openings

201 - 500 employees

Founded 2002

💳 Fintech

📚 Education

🤝 B2B

💰 Private Equity Round on 2020-12

Fintech • Education • B2B

ParentPay is a digital payment platform tailored for schools that streamlines payment processes for parents and guardians. It offers various services including cashless payments for meals, school trips, and clubs, as well as tools for school administration such as meal management and parental engagement. Founded to enhance communication and financial reporting within the education sector, ParentPay now supports over 11k schools and 4 million parents in the UK.

📋 Description

• Provide technical accounting support across the Group, including interpretation and application of FRS 102 with knowledge of IFRS standards. • Assist in the preparation and review of statutory accounts for multiple UK entities. • Research and document accounting positions for complex transactions. • Support the year-end and audit process. • Review balance sheets and key judgements. • Act as the internal SME on VAT, providing guidance on complex and non-routine transactions (e.g. intercompany recharges, international supplies, digital services). • Oversee and review VAT returns and reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and completeness across the Group. • Drive improvements in VAT processes, documentation, and controls, ensuring best practice across the Group. • Support the preparation and review of corporation tax computations, working closely with external advisors as required. • Identify and support tax planning opportunities in partnership with advisors and senior finance stakeholders. • Strengthen and maintain accounting policy and tax position documentation. • Support implementation of new accounting standards. • Identify improvements to reporting processes and controls.

🎯 Requirements

• Recently qualified or finalist (ACA / ACCA), ideally trained in accountancy practice. • Experience preparing or auditing statutory accounts under FRS 102 and/or IFRS. • Exposure to group structures, consolidations, or multi-entity environments is desirable. • Working knowledge of VAT and corporation tax compliance. • Experience liaising with auditors and preparing supporting documentation. • Familiarity with financial systems and strong Excel skills is advantageous. • Strong technical accounting knowledge across FRS 102 and/or IFRS. • Understanding of VAT and corporation tax fundamentals. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • High attention to detail and accuracy. • Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly. • Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.