LendInvest is the UK’s leading FinTech platform for property finance. Over the past 17 years, we have grown from just our two founders to a team of over 200 working to make property finance simple for everyone.

A workplace culture built around trying new things, getting things done, and having fun while we do it has helped us lend more than £7.5 billion of mortgages, put thousands of new or improved homes into the UK housing market, and successfully launch on the London Stock Exchange. We have big plans to continue growing the business, our products, our technology, and our people.

Our Finance team is growing fast and is an ambitious and outgoing bunch, with strong credentials and experience gained from a variety of industries. We work together to support the business’s needs and you’ll see tangible outputs and decisions being made as a direct result of your work. Someone that thrives in a team environment, enjoys getting involved in projects beyond their role and has the confidence to say ‘I don’t know’ would do well in this position.

About your work

LendInvest is looking for a talented part or newly qualified Financial Accountant to join our expanding finance team. This role is ideally suited to someone looking for their first role in industry in an exciting and fast paced Fintech, but is equally an exciting opportunity for someone keen on a lateral move. Reporting into our Finance Manager, you will play a key role supporting the Fund Accounting and Group Finance functions, ensuring consistently accurate and timely financial reporting and robust financial control.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting in the production of the monthly/quarterly financials for the SPVs and NAV for two Luxembourg Funds ensuring delivery in a timely manner

• Completing month end financial accounting procedures including bank reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations and financial analytical review

• Consideration of accounting treatment to ensure compliance with LUX and IFRS accounting standards

• Assisting with the preparation of monthly management information including profit and loss accounts, balance sheets and commentaries

• General bookkeeping/administrative duties including accounts payable and invoicing

• Preparing working papers for audit review and liaising with external auditors

• Contributing to enhancing controls and procedures across Finance, proactively seeking to improve processes to ensure the most efficient way of working

• Involvement in ad-hoc initiatives in relation to Fund and Group Finance entities

About you

• Part or recently qualified accountant, ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent

• Prior finance/fund accounting experience is preferable

• Good understanding of fundamental accounting concepts and principles

• Strong financial analytical skills including the ability to interpret data

• Strong organisational, planning and interpersonal skills

• High energy, pragmatic, get it done attitude

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Excellent attention to detail

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to strict deadlines

• Team player willing to support the wider Funds and Finance teams

• Good end-user computing skills (Microsoft, Google apps)

• Previous experience working with NetSuite would be beneficial

Benefits & perks

• 💰 Competitive salary + company bonus scheme

• 🏠 Hybrid working policy

• 🏖️ 25 days holiday (increasing with the length of service)

• 🏥 Private healthcare

• 🍼 Enhanced parental leave

• 💸 Matched pension contributions up to 4%

• 🏥 Critical illness cover

• 🧠 Employee Assistance Programme & Mental Health support

• 🛟 Life assurance

• 📈 Regular performance reviews to promote a culture of growth and development

• 🏆 Leadership training for managers

• 🤝 Give as you earn scheme for charitable donations

• 🎓 Support for attending conferences and professional learning & development

• 🤑 Discounts via Perkbox

• 🚲 Cycle to work scheme

• 🚂 Season ticket loan

• 🔌 Electric car loan scheme

• 🥳 Monthly socials & annual offsite
  

Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging at LendInvest

At LI we believe in bringing your whole selves to work, we are committed to a culture of belonging where individuals can form a genuine community. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills.

We are happy to discuss and implement reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process.