Finance Assistant

October 27

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TrustedHousesitters

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Marketplace • Travel

TrustedHousesitters is a platform that connects pet owners with individuals willing to provide house and pet sitting services in exchange for free accommodation. This mutually beneficial arrangement allows travelers to explore new locations without lodging costs while ensuring pets are cared for in their own homes. The company emphasizes trust and safety with verified profiles and user reviews, providing peace of mind for both pet owners and sitters. TrustedHousesitters fosters a community of pet and travel lovers, enabling unique travel experiences and pet care solutions worldwide. The platform is committed to sustainability and has been B Corp certified.

51 - 200 employees

Founded 2010

🏪 Marketplace

📋 Description

• Responsible for the correct recording and payment of all payable invoices • Ensuring proper review & authorisation • Reviewing invoice uploads through Dext to confirm correct mapping and data population for automated booking into Xero, including review of correct accounting and VAT treatment. • Responsible for ensuring all bills and other payments (including payroll related costs and taxes) are paid on time by preparation of timely payment runs, accurate input into HSBC and ensuring authorisations occur on time. • Managing the invoices inbox and responding to queries • Responsible for the preparation of the quarterly VAT returns liaising with our external Tax accountants for the timely completion of their reviews and providing any support required for the UK and international sales tax submissions for a growing number of Countries & territories we are registering in. • Responsible for processing expenses and company card reconciliations and posting all expense and card transactions into Xero with focus on correct GL code, department and VAT treatment. • Daily Bank reconciliations • Supporting the Monthly Management accounts preparation with bill corrections and ad hoc reports plus additional reporting. • Support on the annual external audit • Support wider finance team on year end process and compliance projects. • Support on other commercial projects and initiatives • Continues process improvement • Other ad hoc projects as required

🎯 Requirements

• Strong numerical aptitude and attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in all financial tasks. • Experience in a similar role including responsibility for the end-to-end Accounts Payable process and VAT returns. • Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel. • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively. • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to liaise with various stakeholders. • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team, demonstrating initiative and problem-solving capabilities. • Knowledge of basic accounting principles and practices is desirable but not essential; training will be provided.

🏖️ Benefits

• Fully remote work • Generous equity options • Discretionary 10% annual bonus scheme • 25 days holiday annually plus bank holidays and Christmas to New Year closure • Pension scheme: 5% from you as an employee and 3% from TrustedHousesitters • Premium TrustedHousesitters pet owner and sitter membership. This includes benefits like airport lounge passes, sit cancellation insurance, and home and contents insurance for sits for you • X5 premium memberships for your friends and family each year • Our team have an unlimited housesitting allowance, can work remotely from their sits, and are eligible to £500 per year towards travel costs • £200 annually towards home office equipment • Access to Spaces (co-working) Locations across the globe • Monthly working from home stipend • Macbook • Find a rescue pet to join your family and we’ll cover the adoption fees, as well as paternity to help any pet settle into their new home. • We host a quarterly all-expenses paid meet-up and will fund team events (remote or in person) throughout the year • We can cover costs of personal development resources, and have a regular time set aside for personal development • Bupa Health Insurance and Dental Insurance plan • SimplyHealth Healthcare Cash plan • Trusted Giving scheme - employee volunteering via Onhand and employee giving via Tyve • Weekly virtual yoga sessions • Brighton Bikeshare • Recruitment Referral Bonus