Finance Specialist

Finance Specialist

The Capula Finance team is comprised of six professionals and is led by the Chief Financial Officer and the Head of Finance. The Team is responsible for Finance at Capula, working at the head office in London, UK and overseeing the finance function for other overseas entities. The team is responsible for all aspects of Finance for the management company entities, including management accounts, financial statements, budgeting, monitoring and reporting KPIs, accounts payable, cost allocations, expense recharges and tax compliance. The team works closely with other internal Capula teams and with external advisers including tax, audit and professional services.    

Duties and Responsibilities

• Process the preparation of monthly management accounts, including instructing and reviewing the work of external bookkeepers

• Prepare inter-company invoices and reconciliations

• Prepare financial analysis, including analysis of performance to budget for key expense accounts

• Process all UK company invoices and expenses using in the company accounting software. Register, obtain authorisation, manage and ensure prompt payments via external paying agent

• Manage and process employee expenses and credit card expenditure on a monthly basis

• Administer the company fixed asset register, including recording additions and disposal of assets

• Carry out tax compliance duties, including the distribution of tax withholding statements

• Participate in the annual budget process, including drafting the budget for certain expense accounts

• Adhere to all company procedures and internal controls for the role’s responsibilities, including participating in the assessment of internal controls and suggest improvements

• Support in any other ad-hoc project or tasks as required

Requirements

Education and Qualifications

University degree educated (degree in Accounting, Finance, or Maths preferable)

• 1-5 years prior experience in an accounting role or similar desired

• Numerate and hands-on

• Accuracy and attention to detail

• Pro-active, ability to work under pressure and independently

• Strong communication skills, you must have strong written and spoken fluency in English
• Collaborates effectively with colleagues, fostering a cooperative environment to achieve common goals and deliver exceptional results

• Ability to apply technical skills to a process with data management and analysis being beneficial

• Strong knowledge or previous experience with bookkeeping systems to provide excellent oversight of accountants

• Ability to build strong relationships both within the company and with external parties

• Ability to multitask and prioritise daily workload with interruptions of ad hoc requirements

• Strong Excel skills, with ability to produce analysis and reports of high quality

• Strong technical skills that can include but not limited to (Excel, VBA and Python)

Benefits

Capula is committed to helping all employees flourish in their role through support with your professional development and exposure to challenges that you may not be offered in a larger organisation.

We will provide:

• A competitive salary and bonus scheme with annual reviews
• 25 days’ paid annual leave
• Excellent staff development and training opportunities
• Free breakfast, lunch and dinner in our employee restaurant
• Medical insurance and other benefits