Financial Accountant, FTC

As a Financial Accountant at Wayve, your key responsibilities include managing month-end accruals, prepayment, and fixed asset journal entries. You will also oversee bank reconciliations and ensure monthly balance sheet reconciliations are accurate. Additional duties encompass handling weekly payments via various financial platforms and stepping in to assist with invoices and expense claims, particularly during month-end periods.

To be considered for the Financial Accountant role at Wayve, you should have over five years of financial accounting experience. Essential skills include a keen attention to detail and the ability to thrive in fast-paced environments. A qualification such as ACCA or CIMA, along with experience using platforms like Xero and Spendesk, is highly desirable but not mandatory.

At Wayve, we believe in balancing in-office collaboration and remote working. Our hybrid working policy allows Financial Accountants the flexibility to work from home, while also engaging with the team in our London office to foster innovation and build relationships. This setup aims to enhance our work culture, allowing you to deliver your best work.

The onboarding process for Financial Accountants at Wayve is designed to set you up for success. You will be welcomed into an inclusive environment where you’ll receive training on our systems, including the new ERP being implemented. You’ll also connect with team members and get fully acquainted with your responsibilities, allowing you to feel supported from day one.

While previous experience with AI technology is not a strict requirement for the Financial Accountant position at Wayve, having an interest or passion for cutting-edge technology can be beneficial. Our focus is on finding candidates who bring solid accounting expertise and a willingness to grow in a dynamic and innovative field.

Highlight your specific responsibilities during month-end closing, emphasizing your attention to detail and ability to work under deadlines. Share examples of challenges you faced and how you overcame them, demonstrating your problem-solving skills.

Discuss your methods for reviewing and validating financial data, such as implementing checks and balances, double-checking entries, and using accounting software efficiently. Providing examples of previous reports will strengthen your response.

Be specific about any accounting software you have used, particularly Xero or similar platforms. Talk about how these tools have helped you streamline processes and enhance accuracy in financial reporting.

Explain your strategies for prioritizing your workload, such as using to-do lists or project management tools, and being flexible to adapt to urgent requests without sacrificing quality.

Share a detailed example where you identified a discrepancy, the steps you took to investigate it, and the resolution. Highlight how this experience improved your overall accounting practices.

Research Wayve's focus on Embodied AI technology and automated driving. Talk about how their vision aligns with your career goals and passion for innovation in the automotive industry.

Mention your familiarity with bank reconciliation processes, explaining any tools or methodologies you've used. Discuss how you ensure all transactions are accurately matched and discrepancies are promptly addressed.

Discuss your time management skills and adaptability. Share techniques you use to manage multiple priorities effectively, ensuring all deadlines are met while maintaining quality standards.

Provide a specific example of a process you improved, the impact it had on efficiency or accuracy, and how you engaged with your team to ensure successful implementation.

Discuss your commitment to continuous learning, mentioning any professional development courses, subscriptions to finance and accounting journals, or memberships in professional bodies that help you stay informed.