Finance Executive jobs in United Kingdom

Company Overview

LionsBot is a high-growth robotics scale-up on a mission to transform cleaning and facility services worldwide. We champion ingenuity, agile problem-solving, and an entrepreneurial spirit. As our global expansion accelerates and we prepare for a public listing, we’re seeking a team of driven Finance Executives to strengthen our finance team, ensuring accurate, timely, and excellent financial data. In this pivotal role, you’ll collaborate across departments, master day-to-day operations, and lay the groundwork for a successful listing. If you’re passionate about numbers, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and aspire to make a real impact on our growth journey, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Daily Finance Operations: Manage AP and AR tasks, including invoice processing, supplier payments, and customer collections, ensuring no backlog and smooth financial transactions.

Month-End Close: Assist in preparing balance sheet schedules, reconciling accounts, and ensuring books are closed accurately within the N+2 timeline.

Data Accuracy & ERP Management: Maintain precise financial records in the ERP system, ensuring error-free transactions, timely updates, and system optimization.

Compliance & Audits: Support statutory reporting, tax filings, and audit requirements, ensuring timely submissions while upholding rigorous internal controls and regulations.

Special Projects: Collaborate with the Finance Manager on ad hoc initiatives such as inventory counts, process automation, and finance system enhancements to drive efficiency and cost savings.

Cross-Functional Engagement: Engage with various departments (sales, R&D, operations, etc.) to facilitate accurate financial data flow. Act as a point of contact to resolve discrepancies quickly, answer finance-related inquiries, and provide timely updates on invoice and payment statuses to stakeholders.

Continuous Improvement: Identify operational inefficiencies, suggest process enhancements, and implement best practices to streamline finance workflows.

Internal Controls & Policy Adherence: Strengthen internal controls by enforcing company financial policies and procedures on a daily basis. Ensure all financial activities adhere to these policies and maintain a high level of ethical standards and full regulatory compliance in every transaction.

Qualifications & Experience

Educational Background

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

Technical Proficiency

• Familiarity with accounting principles and basic tax regulations.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) or accounting software.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills for data analysis, reporting, and reconciliation.

Work Experience

• Prior exposure (1–3 years) in a finance or accounting support role, such as Accounts Executive or Finance Assistant.
• A background in supporting month-end closing activities and balance sheet schedules is advantageous.

Soft Skills

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, especially when handling large volumes of transactions.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work well across departments.
• Proactive problem-solving mindset, demonstrating initiative in identifying and resolving discrepancies.
• Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high-quality work.

Compliance & Controls Mindset

• Awareness of internal control principles and eagerness to uphold company policies.

If you have a passion for driving meaningful operational improvements, excel at analytical problem-solving, and thrive in a dynamic scaleup atmosphere, we invite you to join LionsBot and help shape the future of robotics innovation.