The Company
Parity is a core blockchain infrastructure company. We are building the future of blockchain technology, with an open-source architecture that will enable people to create better institutions through technology. Parity was founded by some of the most influential entrepreneurs and visionaries in the Blockchain and Crypto space.

The company has scaled rapidly in the last 6 years to become one of the world’s most accomplished blockchain companies. It has over 200 team members and global operations with offices in London, Berlin and Lisbon. There are fantastic growth opportunities on offer, as the team size is relatively small, there are opportunities to get involved in many different aspects of finance. The workplace environment is dynamic with entrepreneurial flair always encouraged. The company has taken a modern approach to work-life balance, with flexibility to work from our central London office and from home.

The Role
The Finance function is looking for a newly Qualified Accountant to join and grow alongside the business. You will support the team in maintaining process and controls, and implement enhancements to help the company operate in an efficient environment from a finance perspective.

As the Finance Manager you will be responsible for overseeing the month-end close and supporting with the financial accounting for the business. This role is broad in nature and will cover the reporting responsibilities, project work and the chance to get involved with more commercial duties down the line.

A key piece of the role will be to proactively suggest improvements, drive efficiencies and to implement new processes into the business.

In your role as Fianace Manager your responsibilities will include:

• Producing the monthly management accounts with insightful financial analysis and commentary for the board pack (P&Ls, balance sheet, variance analysis)
• Support the Finance Director with audit and compliance matters
• Responsible for managing the month-end close process
• Responsible to ensure timely receipt and review of deliverables prepared by external service providers (VAT and Payroll)
• Presents detailed monthly expense reports to department heads
• Perform ad-hoc business and financial analysis
• Continuously review and improve processes and systems to ensure efficiency
• Business partner with various teams to ensure knowledge of all ongoing activity
• Implement new robust controls and rigour into financial processes
• Oversee junior colleagues who manage transaction finance (AP, AR, payroll, bank reconciliations)
• Extensive Ad-Hoc projects to support the business

Required:

• Bachelor degree or completed a commercial apprenticeship
• Fully Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA)
• Experience in working with international companies and multi-currencies is preferred
• Good working knowledge of online accounting software (ideally Netsuite)
• Some accounting knowledge & understanding of Crypto/Blockchain
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong understanding of process and automation
• Project implementation experience
• Excellent attention to detail
• Self-motivated, able to work towards deadlines
• Independent worker, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Great culture within the team and the company and focusing on the stuff that counts: building the most cutting-edge technology for the future web. Our teams enjoy a high degree of trust, freedom and autonomy to achieve that goal.