Financial Accountant
Wayflyer
Location
Dublin
Employment Type
Full time
Location Type
Hybrid
Department
Finance
๐ Company Mission
Our mission is to give the world access to the best products by empowering great brands to reach their growth potential.
๐ผ About Wayflyer
Today's consumer brands need a capital provider that keeps pace with their growth ambitions. Traditional financing options are slow, cumbersome and often out of reach. That's why we built Wayflyer.
Our unique technology allows us to assess businesses in minutes, generate financing offers that reflect their growth potential and send funds in as little as 24 hours.
Since launching in April 2020, we've deployed over $4.5bn to thousands of brands worldwide, backed by Tier 1 banks like J.P. Morgan. We've become a trusted financing partner for some amazing brands, like True Classic, Little Words Project and Kekoa Foods.
Teams at Wayflyer are truly cross-functional. You'll be collaborating with ambitious colleagues from around the world - all striving to deliver on a huge opportunity. Check out this video to hear directly from them.
๐ Culture & Values at Wayflyer
At Wayflyer, we value being sound people, excellent operators, and ambitious overachievers, working together with integrity, creativity, and bold optimism to deliver exceptional results. To learn more, please visit our website.
๐ Your Role at a Glance: The key ways you'll bring value to the team
Reporting to the Finance Manager, we are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented fully qualified Financial Accountant with a solid foundation from a large accounting firm. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical accounting expertise, a proactive mindset, and the ability to operate in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. This role offers the opportunity to take responsibility of core finance functions while contributing to process improvement and strategic initiatives.
Responsible for full cycle accounting: general ledger accounting, journal entries, accruals, prepayment, inter-company accounting and reconciliationsPrepare and review monthly and annual financial statements in compliance with FRS102Support accounts payable, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
Ensure compliance with internal controls and financial policies
Assist with external audits
Contribute to the development and documentation of accounting policies and procedures
Support finance projects such as ERP enhancements, system implementations, process automation, or process reviews
Look to identify areas for and assist with the continued development of an efficient and timely month end finance process
๐จ What Makes You a Great Fit:
A recognised accounting qualification (ACCA/ACA)
Previous experience working within a large accounting firm
Detail driven, focused, appetite for systems and process improvements
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills
Resilient attitude and desire to see things through to completion
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Detail driven, focused, appetite for systems and process improvements
Experience with NetSuite or other similar ERP systems preferred
Knowledge of FRS102 and US GAAP beneficial
Strong Excel and systems skills
๐ค What to Expect After You Apply
You can expect to hear from a member of our Talent Acquisition team soon. If we believe you're a good fit, the first step will be a conversation with a recruiter who will guide you through the next stages of the process. The full interview process, which includes meeting the Hiring Manager and completing a case study or interview loop, typically takes approximately four to six weeks.
๐๏ธThe Perks of Being at Wayflyer
๐ด Time Off That Matters
Recharge with 25 days of paid annual leave, plus public holidays.
๐ง Your Wellbeing
Access support and resources to support your wellbeing, including our Wellbeing @ Wayflyer ERG.
๐ซ Comprehensive Health & Protection
Stay covered with private healthcare, life insurance, and critical illness cover.
๐ต Secure Your Future with Our Pension Plan
Our pension plan helps you build a strong foundation for tomorrow, starting today.
๐ผ Family-First Policies
We offer generous parental and adoptive leave, including 6 months of paid leave for Primary Caregivers and 3 months of paid leave for Secondary Caregivers.
๐ฐ Share in Our Success
With our equity scheme, you're not just an employee; you're a stakeholder in our journey.
๐ด Work From Abroad!
Enjoy the freedom to work remotely from anywhere in the world for up to 60 calendar days a year.
๐Global Offices and Working Policy
๐ฎ๐ช Dublin, Our Buzzing HQ
Our headquarters operates a hybrid model. The number of in-office days depends on your team, but the majority of teams and our SLT are typically in 3-4 days per week, giving you valuable exposure to senior leadership.
๐ฌ๐ง London, One Big Family
Home to around 30 employees, our brand-new London office also runs on a hybrid model. Youโll often find our CEO working alongside the team with regular visits.
๐ฆ๐บ Sydney, Small but Mighty
Our close-knit Sydney office has around 20 employees and follows a flexible hybrid model, fostering strong collaboration.
๐บ๐ธ Atlanta, New York & Charlotte, Stateside Collaboration
Each of our US offices has 8-10 employees and operates with a flexible hybrid approach, blending in-person connection with remote freedom.
๐ Remote, Across the US & Europe
The majority of our Tech org works remotely across the UK and Europe, coming together throughout the year for off-sites, company kick off and technical kick off. We also have a growing number of remote team members across the US.
๐ก How We Handle Your Personal Data
By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Wayflyer Limited will process your personal data for the purpose of evaluating your suitability for the role. Such processing is based on the need to take steps prior to entering into a potential employment agreement. To learn more about how we handle your personal data, you can contact our privacy team at privacy@wayflyer.com or review our privacy notice at https://wayflyer.com/privacy-notice.
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