Finance Associate

About us

Risk Ledger is developing a network of connected organisations, all working together to defend against cybersecurity attacks in the supply chain.

Organisations rely on us to establish trust, through sharing their security maturity and visualising the risks posed by their supply chain ecosystem. And we’re already trusted by customers like ASOS, Snyk, BAE Systems and the NHS.

We are putting together an amazing and talented team from a diverse set of backgrounds and skillsets to drive us towards our vision. Risk Ledger is built on the respect we have for one another and our users, united by our shared values and mission.

Every one of us is still learning: it’s how we grow as individuals. We’re curious. We’re ambitious. And we’re humble and honest. At Risk Ledger, we aim high to find the best solutions we can and always put our users first.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a talented finance professional to join our growing finance team as our third hire. This role will play a key part in strengthening our financial operations and supporting the company's continued growth.

Why You'll Love It Here and what You'll Do:

• Accounts Receivable: You'll take ownership of our Accounts Receivable function, ensuring we maintain DSO below 60 days and invoice promptly ahead of renewal dates. You'll work closely with our Sales and Customer Success teams to ensure smooth invoicing, whilst supporting Sales AEs with new vendor onboarding.
• Accounts Payable: You'll manage the processing of incoming invoices and ensure vendors are paid on time. This includes handling employee reimbursement claims efficiently.
• Bookkeeping: You'll ensure accurate accounting of all invoices and correctly match payments from bank statements in Xero, our accounting software. You'll also support month-end processes by posting manual journals for prepayments and revenue recognition.
• Monthly Bank Reconciliations and Cash Flow Analysis: You'll perform monthly bank reconciliations and contribute to our cash flow variance analysis, examining how our cash position moves throughout the month and identifying key drivers.
• Statutory Compliance: You'll support the preparation of quarterly VAT returns and annual PSA submissions, ensuring we remain compliant with HMRC requirements.
• Compliance & Controls: You'll help maintain robust internal controls and ensure we're adhering to accounting standards across all our processes.
• Process Improvement: You'll have the opportunity to identify and implement improvements that make our finance operations more efficient and effective. For example, to upgrade our finance tech stack.
• Beyond the day-to-day, this role offers genuine progression opportunities, including involvement in monthly or quarterly board reporting and collaboration with other parts of the business.
• As the third member of our growing finance team, you'll take a hands-on approach and support with broader operational tasks. We're a collaborative, all-hands-on-deck organisation, and you'll be right at the heart of it.
  
  

What you’ll have:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 0-3 years of experience in finance or accounting roles.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets, as well as ideally accounting software like Xero or Quickbooks.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, in order to avoid errors on invoices, making wrong payments, etc.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal in order to collaborate with other stakeholders across the business, for example, talking to AEs and CSMs with regards to customer invoices.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a small team!
• A proactive nature. We’re looking for someone who enjoys a steep learning curve; soaking up information, learning; turning it into action and then employing critical thinking.

What you might have:

• Preferably working towards CIMA / ACA / ACCA certification.
• Experience with financial systems implementation or optimisation.
• Familiarity with our industry sector, either from previous experience working in cybersecurity or from an interest or knowledge of it.
• Experience in a startup or high-growth environment; we wear many hats and move at a fast pace. You’ll have an opportunity to grow with us, earn qualifications as you go, and figure out where you would like to specialise.

The perks:

• 💰Competitive base salary
• 📈Generous EMI equity package
• 👌Private pension
• ✈️25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• 🏖Additional 30 days of unpaid leave per year to use as you wish
• 🎆Ad-hoc companywide time off - last year we gave everyone 'rest leave' in August and over the festive period
• 🏥Private healthcare with AXA Insurance - including enhanced mental wellbeing coverage
• 🏠Hybrid working policy, typically 2-3 days in the office
• 👶Enhanced family (parental) leave - gender-neutral policy, 12 weeks paid leave
• 👪5 days Caretaker's leave
• 😷Enhanced occupational sick pay
• 💻£500 WFH budget
• 📚All the learning resources and books you want to aid in your personal development
• 🎉 Regular socials to unwind and have some fun