Location: Office-based (Borehamwood) 9am-5pm, Monday to Thursday with Fridays working from home
Role scope: Hands-on role with real ownership and visibility across the business
Reporting to: CFO (with regular interaction with CEO)
Systems: Xero and supporting accounting software
ROLE PURPOSE
The Financial Accountant acts as the initial point of contact for day-to-day financial matters within Dreibach. The role is responsible for the accuracy, integrity, and completeness of the company’s financial records, with a strong focus on accounts payable, receivables, reconciliations, and core accounting controls. Reporting to the CFO and liaising closely with external accountants, the role supports reliable management information, statutory compliance, and informed decision-making in a fast-growing, evolving business.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Financial Accounting, Controls & Reconciliations
- Own balance sheet integrity through comprehensive monthly reconciliations, including bank, accounts payable, accounts receivable, accruals, prepayments, deferred income, accrued income, VAT, payroll, and other control accounts including stock accounts
- Prepare and maintain detailed balance sheet schedules supporting all reconciled balances
- Post, review, and reconcile all transactions to the general ledger in line with accounting principles
- Investigate, resolve, and clearly document reconciling items and variances
- Assist in strengthening and improving financial controls, processes, and documentation
Accounts Payable & Expenses
- End-to-end ownership of supplier invoice processing, coding, and authorisation
- Maintain accurate purchase ledger records and reconcile supplier statements
- Prepare and execute supplier payment runs
- Process staff expenses and corporate credit card transactions
- Liaise with suppliers and internal teams to resolve AP queries efficiently
Accounts Receivable & Credit Control
- Prepare and issue customer invoices accurately and on time
- Own credit control processes to reduce debtor days and manage customer balances
- Reconcile accounts receivable and resolve discrepancies with customers
Banking, Cash & Operational Liaison
- Manage daily banking transactions and cash postings
- Perform full bank reconciliations across all bank accounts
- Monitor cash balances and support short-term cash flow reporting
- Liaise with warehouse, operations, and commercial teams to ensure accurate financial data capture
Payroll & HR Liaison
- Manage end-to-end payroll processing in liaison with HR
- Ensure accurate payroll controls, adjustments, and reconciliations
- Maintain payroll journals and balance sheet reconciliations
- Ensure compliance with UK payroll regulations
Month-End, Reporting & Management Information
- Deliver accurate and timely month-end close
- Prepare monthly management accounts including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow
- Produce variance analysis, financial commentary, and supporting schedules
- Provide management information and analysis to support decision-making
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and performance tracking
VAT, Statutory & External Reporting
- Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns
- Assist with year-end statutory accounts preparation and supporting schedules
- Act as a key contact for external accountants and advisors
- Support year-end audit processes and information requests
Systems, Process Improvement & Growth Support
- Act as a key user of Xero and related finance systems
- Identify and implement process improvements and efficiencies
- Use MS Excel and other tools to improve reporting accuracy and insight
- Adapt to the changing needs of a growing e-commerce and trading business
SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & QUALITIES
- Strong hands-on experience in accounts payable and balance sheet reconciliations
- Excellent understanding of accounting principles and double-entry bookkeeping
- Proven experience producing accurate monthly accounts
- Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, reconciliations)
- Experience in an e-commerce or trading environment desirable but not essential
- Confident working with cloud accounting systems (Xero preferred)
- Highly organised, detail-focused, and accountable for data integrity
- Hands-on, adaptable, and comfortable in a fast-growing, changing business
- Strong communication skills and ability to liaise across teams
QUALIFICATIONS
- ACCA or CIMA qualified, part-qualified, or finalist
- Relevant finance or accounting degree (desirable)
Pay: £30,000.00-£34,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Employee discount
- Free parking
Work Location: In person
