Financial Operations Accountant
| Posting date: | 26 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,000 to £27,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 October 2025 |
| Location: | SE1 |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Pioneering People |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | BW/R282/FOA-2410-43919 |
Summary
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.