Job Description

About XYB

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XYB is a leading global fintech company dedicated to transforming and revolutionising the financial services landscape. Through its coreless banking platform and ecosystem, XYB empowers banks and non-banks to provide accessible and comprehensive financial services to individuals and businesses. By combining advanced technology, comprehensive managed services, and fostering collaborative partnerships, XYB accelerates time to value, creates unparalleled growth opportunities, and enables financial institutions to thrive in the rapidly evolving digital era.

Role Overview

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This newly created role is perfect for a part-qualified accountant who wants to go beyond month-end. You'll take real ownership of the financial close, develop business-wide understanding, and be embedded in decision-making rather than sitting at the sidelines. With qualified accountants on the team to support your development, this is a high-impact opportunity to grow in both technical and commercial skillsets.

Key Responsibilities

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Month-End & Reconciliations

Own the month-end process, working to a structured close timetable
Maintain and reconcile control accounts (e.g. accruals, prepayments, intercompany, deferred income)
Prepare and post journals including accruals, prepayments, and reclassifications
Prepare schedules for fixed assets, VAT, C79s, and other key balance sheet items
Reconcile supplier and customer balances and resolve discrepancies

Management Reporting

Prepare monthly management accounts in GBP, including P&L, balance sheet, trial balance, and nominal ledger reports
Support variance analysis and commentary in collaboration with the wider team
Assist in analytical reviews and reconciliation of actuals vs. budget

Operational Accounting

Maintain and update Xero with relevant supporting documentation
Process and validate employee expense claims, credit card reconciliations, and petty cash submissions
Support VAT return preparation and ensure completeness of audit trail documentation
Liaise with stakeholders to collect inputs needed for accurate reporting (e.g. holiday accruals, bad debt write-offs, provisioning)
Other ad-hoc accounting & finance tasks as required by the team

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

Identify ways to streamline recurring processes and automate where possible
Support audit preparation by maintaining robust, well-documented reconciliations
Be a proactive member of the team, open to taking on new tasks and developing your skills

What We're Looking For

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Essential:

Actively studying towards ACCA / CIMA / ACA (part-qualified)
2+ years in a similar role, ideally in a fast-paced or scaling business
Solid understanding of double-entry accounting, reconciliations, and month-end processes
Proficiency with cloud-based accounting systems (Xero highly preferred)
Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
Excellent attention to detail and a strong sense of ownership
Able to work independently and manage time across recurring and ad-hoc tasks

Desirable:

Experience with multi-entity or group structures
Exposure to foreign currency transactions and exchange rate translation
Comfort working in an evolving environment with changing priorities

What We Offer:

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Direct involvement in the full financial cycle, not just closing the books
A chance to shape how the finance function operates as we grow
Supportive team with qualified accountants to help you stretch and learn Competitive Compensation. Salary + Equity + Other Benefits


XYB is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.