Overview
Finance & Accounts Manager Jobs in Greater London, England, United Kingdom at Phlo Systems Ltd.
Title: Finance & Accounts Manager
Company: Phlo Systems Ltd.
Location: Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Company Description Phlo Systems Ltd. is a SaaS company focused on making the physical commodity trading and trade finance industries more operationally efficient through intuitive, cost-effective cloud solutions. Founded in 2016, the company has developed opsPhlo, an end-to-end commodities management ERP built with Acumatica, covering trading, logistics, finance, and an expanding set of non-core modules such as HR, payroll, and CRM. Phlo Systems also offers finPhlo, an ERP for trade financiers that supports loan creation, collateral management, accounting, and investor reporting. In addition, tradePhlo provides customs training and software that help global SMEs manage complex import and export requirements, including post-Brexit EU and Netherlands regulations. The company combines technology and continuous support to digitize and automate key operational and compliance processes.
Role Description The Finance & Accounts Manager is a full-time, hybrid role responsible for overseeing day-to-day financial operations and ensuring accurate, timely reporting. This role will manage the general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliations, and monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes. The Finance & Accounts Manager will prepare management accounts, cash flow forecasts, budgets, and variance analyses to support strategic decision-making. They will maintain robust internal controls, oversee compliance with statutory and tax requirements, coordinate with external auditors, and support the implementation and optimization of finance modules within the company’s ERP platforms. The role will also involve partnering with operational and product teams on pricing, cost analysis, and financial implications of commercial and product initiatives.
Qualifications
- Strong core accounting skills, including general ledger management, accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations, and month-end and year-end close.
- Proficiency in financial planning and analysis, including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and variance analysis.
- Experience with finance and accounting systems or ERPs (preferably SaaS or cloud-based), and comfort working with data and spreadsheets.
- Knowledge of tax, statutory reporting, and regulatory compliance requirements relevant to the UK or similar jurisdictions.
- Proficiency with accounting systems (experience with Xero, Hubdoc, Acumatica, cloud-based platforms or SaaS tools is highly beneficial).
- Proven ability to design, implement, and maintain effective internal controls, financial policies, and process improvements.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a remote, cross-functional, and multicultural team.
- Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ACA, CPA) or equivalent experience is highly desirable.
- Experience in SaaS, fintech, trade finance, commodities, or related sectors is an advantage.
