Senior Financial Accountant / Assistant Financial Controller

Tabeo is building the ‘Shopify’ for private healthcare. Our platform simplifies payment and marketing services for local clinical providers including dentists, audiologists and opticians. Customers benefit from a quicker, easier access to relevant payment options in one unified check out flow. In addition, they receive access to i) custom landing pages, ii) email & text campaign builders and iii) dashboard to manage leads.

Today, over 8,000 dentists across the UK use Tabeo. 200 more join our platform every month. Tabeo is the dominant market leader for patient finance and seeks to be the same for cards and capitation plans. Sector specific features and super competitive pricing will help us upsell the service. In parallel, we want to capture more market share in new verticals (hearing and vision care). 99% of payments rely on cards so you build/own the data highway to simplify marketing flows for our Customers.

The business is profitable and we plan to grow revenues by over 100% per year in the next 5 years.

We believe in a remote first approach to work and equip teams with all perks and tools so they can thrive. However, we all come together 2x per year for Team Weeks. We previously met in Dubai, Lisbon and London. Next, it is Budapest and Reykjavik.

As the Senior Financial Accountant or Assistant Financial Controller, you will play a key role in managing the company’s financial operations. You will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the financial records, preparing management accounts, overseeing financial reporting processes, and supporting decision-making with financial insights. With a Big 4 background, you will bring strong technical accounting knowledge and a high level of attention to detail, while helping to shape the company's growth trajectory in a fully remote environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting: Prepare monthly management accounts, financial statements, and supporting schedules. Ensure all financial records comply with UK accounting standards (UK GAAP) and tax laws.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Assist in the preparation of annual budgets, financial forecasts, and cash flow management. Provide analysis and insights on variances and financial performance.
• Financial Control: Maintain the integrity of the company’s financial systems, ensuring timely and accurate reconciliations of all balance sheet accounts.
• Month-End Close: Lead and manage the month-end close process, ensuring all transactions are properly recorded, accruals are made, and the financial position is accurately reflected.
• VAT & Tax Compliance: Prepare and submit VAT returns and other tax filings. Assist in the preparation of corporation tax returns, liaising with external auditors and tax advisors as necessary.
• Cash Management: Monitor and manage company cash flow, ensuring there is sufficient liquidity for operations while optimizing cash balances.
• Internal Controls: Help develop and maintain robust internal control procedures to mitigate financial risks and safeguard assets.
• Team Collaboration: Support the Group Financial Controller in the preparation of financial reports for stakeholders, investors, and external parties. Provide mentorship and support to junior finance staff.
• Audit & External Relations: Assist with the preparation for annual audits and liaise with external auditors and advisers as needed.

System & Process Improvement: Identify and implement improvements in financial processes, tools, and systems to increase efficiency and scalability as the company grows.

Requirements

• ACA or ACCA qualified with 2-3 years of post-qualification experience, ideally gained at a Big 4 accounting firm.
• Strong technical expertise in financial accounting, audit, and UK GAAP, acquired through experience in a top-tier firm.
• Proven experience in a financial accounting role, with a deep understanding of financial reporting and internal controls.
• Experience managing month-end close, preparing management accounts, and working with complex financial data.
• Advanced working knowledge of accounting software (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks, Sage) and Excel, with a keen eye for detail.
• Experience with VAT returns, corporation tax filings, and compliance with UK tax laws.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present financial data to non-financial stakeholders and senior management.
• Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable working remotely, with the ability to manage your time effectively and collaborate across different time zones.
• Proven ability to build relationships and influence senior stakeholders in a small to medium-sized business.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with financial systems implementation, process improvements, or business transformations.
• Strong project management skills and ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with SaaS business models and software revenue recognition principles.
• Experience working with investors or external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of international accounting standards and multi-currency accounting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Employee share options
• £2,000 per annual CPD package to be used at your discretion
• Full kit for home office
• Health insurance and life assurance (including dental and optical) for UK staff
• Company trips
• 24 days holiday annually, plus a day off on your birthday
• Extended parental leave
• Contributing pension scheme for UK staff