Financial Accountant

ABOUT US You've probably heard of Autotrader, but do you know what we're all about? We're the most trusted, most visited automotive marketplace in the UK. A heritage brand and a tech innovator. We bring together vehicle buyers and sellers to give them real choices. Cars may be what we're best known for but we’re also the place for pretty much everything else on wheels, from e-bikes to caravans.  In the automotive world, change is a constant, that’s why we take our job of untangling the complex car-buying journey very seriously.    At our core, we’re all about people. We go our own way while embracing diversity and celebrating our differences. We dedicate ourselves to the idea that we work better together.  Autotrader is a beautiful, surprising and vibrant place to work. We might not be for everyone, but we could be perfect for you.  ABOUT THE JOB We’re looking for a Tax & Treasury Manager to join the Group Finance function within our finance team. We’re happy to welcome applications from people who would be looking for a full or part time role.   Reporting into the Group Financial Controller, the role is responsible for managing the corporation tax and VAT compliance for the Group and supporting the business in providing clear, timely, relevant and business focused advice.  The role split is roughly 70/30 between Tax and Treasury responsibilities. You don’t need to have prior Treasury experience to be considered for this role but have an appreciation and appetite to learn it as part of the job. Responsibilities will involve maintaining the relationship with HMRC, including ensuring compliance with filing obligations primarily across corporation tax and VAT, managing the Group’s business risk review and tax payments.  You will also need to provide tax note disclosures for annual accounts under IFRS. The Group is not complex from a VAT or employee tax perspective but the role requires awareness of these taxes and potential risks and opportunities. It is essential that candidates have excellent organisational skills as the role will require a constant level of output throughout the year to ensure that deadlines are achieved. The role also requires management of the Group’s treasury function, involving maintaining the Group’s short term cash flow forecasting model and providing funding recommendations. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR Essential: * Recent demonstrable experience of working in a Corporate Tax Management position or a Manager position within a FTSE250 / Big4 / Top 10. * ACA/ATT and CTA qualified * Up to date knowledge of relevant corporate tax laws and working knowledge of other taxes * Recent experience of tax accounting for consolidated groups at a Manager level * Tax accounting experience under IFRS * Corporate Tax Advisory skills * Strong time management skills * Excellent data management skills to ensure a clear audit trail of all calculations * Ability to forge strong professional relations * Confidence to liaise with stakeholders at every level across the business and communicate complex & technical matters in plain English Preferable: * VAT experience/knowledge desirable. * Strong Excel skills * Experience with OneSource During our application process, you will be asked two questions to help us learn more about you and how you align with our values. These will be used as part of our selection criteria, to determine if we progress your application further. BENEFITS We’re offering a salary of £50,000 – £60,000, plus an additional 10% of your salary awarded to you in shares each year. These awarded shares will become yours in yearly instalments over the next three years, and you can choose to either sell them or keep them as shares.  You'll have 28 days holiday per year, and that's in addition to bank holidays and half day closures on Christmas and New Year's Eve. That’s not all. You'll be enrolled in our pension scheme, where our standard contributions are 7% and employee contributions are 5%. We also have comprehensive private medical cover, enhanced family leave provisions, a car salary sacrifice scheme, share-save options, and much more.  We always want to give you the support you need and help prioritise your wellbeing, that’s why we provide access to 24/7 online GP and dentist, as well as specialist support for assisted fertility, gender dysphoria, menopause, period care plans and lots more.   On top of all that, our hybrid model, Connected Working, combines the best of both worlds – office and home working. You'll spend a minimum of 3 days a week in the office with your team, focused on collaboration and connection.  Additionally, we have our remote-first periods at set times during summer and winter. During these periods, you can work remotely anywhere in the UK and from certain locations abroad. #LI-MJ1 #LI-Hybrid

LHV Bank Limited is a UK-licensed bank operating across three core business segments: Retail Banking, SME Lending, and Banking Services (BaaS). The bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of LHV Group, a listed financial services provider headquartered in Estonia. LHV Bank operates under a full UK banking licence granted in May 2023. The Bank supports over 200 fintech clients with embedded financial infrastructure, provides retail savings products via digital channels, and offers SME credit solutions across the UK. In line with its regulatory responsibilities and growth ambitions, LHV Bank is committed to maintaining a robust and proportionate financial crime control environment. Expanding our services, LHV Bank now provides personal banking solutions. Our offerings include current accounts with competitive interest rates, fixed-rate bonds for long-term savings, and debit cards.  Customers can conveniently access these services through the LHV App, enabling secure account opening and management. We are looking for a curious, data-native and highly motivated Junior Financial Accountant / Financial Accountant to join our UK Finance team and grow with the business.  Role Overview This role sits at the heart of the finance function, supporting financial control, reporting and finance operations in a fast-paced, regulated banking environment. You will gain hands-on exposure across the full finance lifecycle, from transaction processing and reconciliations to month-end reporting and statutory accounts support. The role is designed for someone who is technically minded, digitally fluent and eager to build deep accounting expertise while continuously improving how things are done. We are particularly interested in individuals who are genuinely comfortable working with data, systems and AI tools, someone who sees automation and technology as part of their daily toolkit. Key Responsibilities: Financial Controllership & Reporting: * Support the delivery of month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of outputs. * Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations, including bank and key control accounts, with a strong focus on completeness and data integrity. * Assist in maintaining the integrity of the general ledger and chart of accounts. * Support the preparation of financial reports, management information and statutory accounts disclosures. * Assist in operating financial reporting models, ensuring accurate data inputs and adherence to documented controls. * Provide supporting documentation and analysis for external and internal audits. Finance Operations: * Execute day-to-day finance processes including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, expense processing and cash settlements. * Ensure transactions are recorded accurately and in line with internal controls and accounting policies. * Support tax compliance processes by preparing schedules and working papers for review. * Maintain high standards of documentation and audit trail across all activities. Data, Systems & Process Improvements: * Use Excel and accounting ledger systems to analyse financial data, investigate discrepancies and improve reporting outputs. * Identify opportunities to streamline, automate or enhance existing finance processes. * Leverage AI tools (such as ChatGPT, Copilot or similar platforms) to improve efficiency, documentation quality, reconciliations and reporting workflows. * Demonstrate strong prompt literacy and a structured approach to using AI responsibly within a controlled environment. * Work closely with Technology, Operations and Group Finance to improve data flows and reporting accuracy. Requirements Education & Qualifications: * Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, Data Analytics or a related field. Strong A-Level performers will also be considered. * Studying towards an accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or planning to commence studies. * For Financial Accountant level: part-qualified or newly qualified with relevant practical experience. Technical & Professional Skills * Strong foundational accounting knowledge (double-entry, accruals, reconciliations, financial statements). * Natural affinity for systems and technology; quick to learn new tools and platforms. * Strong Excel capability, with the ability to build clear, logical and well-controlled schedules and working papers, leveraging AI tools (such as ChatGPT or similar) alongside Excel to enhance structure, efficiency and documentation quality. * Demonstrated interest or experience in using AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT or similar) for analysis, automation or productivity improvements. * Strong personal work ethic with high levels of ownership, discipline and accountability; consistently delivers accurate, well-structured work to a high standard, even under time pressure. * Clear communicator with the confidence to ask questions and challenge inconsistencies in data. * Fluent in spoken and written English. Some of our benefits (only applicable to UK based roles not Internship programmes)  * Competitive salary &lots of opportunities to learn, grow and progress professionally. * Open and inclusive culture.   * Hybrid working. * Fantastic offices and great working environment. * Vitality Health Plan (includes private health insurance, travel insurance, gym discounts)  * Health cash Plan (Medicash health plan Level 3) * 6% employer pension contribution. * Life assurance – 4 x salary. * Income protection insurance – 75%   * 28 days holiday plus 3 additional days, & further days for various key life events as well as the opportunity to sell up to 5 days per calendar year. * Swap public/bank holidays each year for alternative days that align with your personal, cultural, or religious observances.  * Enhanced family friendly and family forming policies. * Access to a wide range of retail discounts.  * Team Socials.