Finance Assistant - Europe
Who we are
Over the last 16 years, Equals Money has helped over a million satisfied customers move and manage their money. Our award-winning product portfolio allows our customers to make low-cost multi-currency payments across various payment products. From travel money to transfers, currency hedging, to expense management, open-banking to card acquiring, we are focused on a single goal of making it easy for our customers to manage and move their money.
As a business, we are committed to delivering value to our customers through the combination of advanced payments technology and personal expert service.Having recently acquired a subsidiary in Belgium - Oonex SA - the Group are focussed on bringing our suite of products to Europe and are now looking for a Finance Manager to join our team.
With our headquarters in London and Brussels and teams in Chester, Amsterdam and Los Angeles, the Equals Group operates a portfolio of successful and exciting business lines and brands - Equals Money, FairFX and CardOneMoney in the UK and now Oonex in Belgium - soon to become Equals Money Europe. You will join a very close-knit, talented and supportive team from various backgrounds who believe that bringing different perspectives together helps us understand our customers' needs. United, by one thing, making money management straightforward and cost-effective for our customers.
About the role
The Finance Assistant will play a critical role in ensuring the day-to-day task in a financial department. The individual must have a good knowledge of Belgian Gaap and VAT. The ideal candidate will have a background in the financial services industry.
About you
We believe that certain skills are essential in order to be successful in this role and these are detailed below. You may not have all the other skills we have outlined as desirable, we understand that and will still welcome your application. We will carry out individual interviews for shortlisted candidates and assess who is best suited for the role after we have discussed everything with you.
Responsibilities
Become familiar with the company accounting practices and procedures
Assist the finance team with preparing and analysing financial transactions
Successfully manage accounts receivable, accounts payable and bank reconciliation
Perform financial/data analysis
Perform month-end closing activities and assist with the annual budgeting process
Identify and resolve financial and operational issues
Maintain confidentiality of all financial related information
Embody at all times our values of:
Be the customer
Succeed together
Go beyond
Make it happen
Accountabilities
Update financial spreadsheets with daily transactions
Track and reconcile bank statements
Create cost analysis reports
Process payments
Support monthly payroll and keep organised records
Record accounts payable and accounts receivable
Process invoices and follow-up with clients, suppliers and partners as needed
Provide support during budget preparation
Participate in quarterly and annual audits
Essential Skills
Good knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping procedures
Proficient in MS Office and Excel
Self-motivated, proactive and innovative style
Ability to work independently and on a team
Familiarity with accounting software “Netsuite”
Organisational and time management skills
Attention to detail, with an ability to spot numerical errors
Bachelor in finance, accounting or economics
Fluent in French and Dutch is a plus
Benefits
● A competitive salary benchmarked against a peer group.
● 25 days holiday per year + your birthday off
● Opportunities for progression, development and learning new skills
● Meal Vouchers*
● Eco Cheques*
● Group Insurance *
● Insurance cover (hospitalisation, work accident and business travel)*
● Homeworking allowance*
● We operate a hybrid working arrangement where possible
Where possible we offer the opportunity to work flexibly and the opportunity to balance some remote working with time in the office collaborating, taking part in events and developing the social connections that make working with us rewarding. For this role a minimum of 3 days in the office will be required with remote wording offered for the remaining working days.
Equals strives to create a workplace where we can all be ourselves. We believe in inclusion, equality and the power of diversity, so you'll be encouraged to bring your unique perspectives and experiences, and help us understand what you need to do your best work.