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Financial Operations Accountant | London | Hybrid | 12-Month Fixed Term | £25,000–£27,000
At WEX, we power payments for the global travel industry. Every business is different, and the opportunities and challenges are vast — whether companies are just starting out or well established. Our mission is to ensure smooth, accurate, and efficient financial operations, helping businesses thrive.
We’re looking for a Financial Operations Accountant to join our London team on a 12-month fixed term maternity cover contract. This role offers an exciting chance to manage key finance processes and make a real impact within a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
What’s in it for you?
- £25,000–£27,000 salary (depending on experience)
- Annual company bonus
- 40 hours per week – Monday to Friday
- Hybrid working – from London Bridge office
- Industry-leading pension scheme
- Private medical cover
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays (option to purchase more)
- Life assurance & income protection
- Gym Flex membership
- Discounts & perks platform
Key Responsibilities of the Financial Operations Accountant:
- Execute daily customer funding validations, escalating issues promptly.
- Process payments on banking platforms and in-house treasury systems.
- Verify and troubleshoot critical financial data outputs.
- Serve as the finance point of contact with financial issuers.
- Reconcile Mastercard settlements and interchange information.
- Analyse, investigate, and resolve historical reconciliation differences.
- Highlight and resolve any negative customer balances efficiently.
- Review and provide feedback on existing financial processes.
What we’re looking for:
- Background in finance, accountancy, or treasury, with experience reconciling financial data.
- Advanced Excel skills and attention to detail.
- Strong multi-tasking ability and experience working to tight deadlines.
- Self-starter with ambition to grow and develop professionally.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to work with cross-functional teams.
- Meticulous with a focus on accuracy and precision in financial analysis, cash forecasting, and transaction processing.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing business environments.
- Experience with Blackline, NetSuite, banking platforms, or payment scheme providers (Mastercard, Visa) is a plus.
Ready to apply?
If you have the skills, passion, and can commit to a 12-month fixed term, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and join WEX as our next Financial Operations Accountant.
