Financial Controller
Location: GB, LND, London
Department: FIN
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Associate
Required education: Professional
Industry: Accounting
Function: Accounting/Auditing
Company profile: Depop is an exciting new mobile marketplace where you can sell things by simply taking a picture, as well as follow your friends and buy unique things.Depop has already been received with great enthusiasm in our test regions and it is now beginning to expand into the global market, following funding from highly prestigious venture capitalists.This is an extremely exciting time to join a young, fast growing and very promising company based in the Shoreditch area, backed by some of the most prestigious VC’s in the technology market.
Description: About DepopDepop is an exciting new mobile marketplace where you can sell things by simply taking a picture, as well as follow your friends and buy unique things. We’re backed by some of Europe’s most prestigious venture capitalists and have grown rapidly across the UK and Italy.  But we have bigger ambitions - US expansion is in the works and a chance to fundamentally change the way people buy and sell with each other.  We’re looking for a recently qualified accountant with an entrepreneurial flair to take on our financial challenges. You’ll be as comfortable reconciling balance sheet accounts as you are providing keen strategic, financial analysis and ready for the challenge of building out a Finance Department. We’re a fast paced business that requires passion and dedication from the whole team.It is an extremely exciting opportunity to join a young, fast growing and very promising company based in the Shoreditch area, backed by some of the most prestigious VC’s in the technology market.About The RoleReporting to the CEO you will be responsible for all day-to-day finance activities:Produce monthly management accounts with relevant commentarySet-up and maintain all financial records ensuring they are correct and compliantPrepare Balance Sheet reconciliations (including accruals and credit management)Prepare quarterly VAT returnsProcess payroll, invoices and employee expensesProvide financial analysis and guidance on all activities, plans, targets and business drivers to the Board and key stakeholdersEnsure that company financial systems are robust, compliant and support current activities as well as future growthPlay a key role in providing financial information to our investors and future investorsContribute to the development of company strategy across all areas of the business, challenging assumptions and decision-making as appropriateForm a close working relationship with the CEO and other members of the Depop management team
Requirements: About YouA good degree is important, ideally (but not exclusively) Engineering or Maths with an entrepreneurial mindset1-2 years post qualified (CIMA, ACCA, ACA ideally)Ideally would have worked in a high growth or tech company beforeWilling to learn quickly with a ‘can do’ attitude, highly analytical with exceptional communication skills at all levelsStrong IT skills, always ahead of new technologies – previous experience of working with packages like Sage, XERO preferredHighly motivated, positive self-starter and team playerKeen attention to detail with an ability to handle high levels of pressure and critical decision-makingHigh integrity and openness combined with commitment to good governanceEnergetic, highly motivated, with an enquiring mind and passion for excellence and innovation in pursuit of business growth and success
Benefits: Sharing winsEvery day we have standups, every month the whole company gets together over BBQ/cocktails or beers to share our wins and make sure everyone is on the same page. Simple things, really count.Training and support from the rest of the team will be provided and this role provides a fantastic springboard for the right candidate to progress quickly.If you want to be part of this amazing team at an exciting time of our growth, please don’t hesitate to get in touch!
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