• Carry out collection and blacklisting processes via SCPC, including adding, monitoring and removing records in accordance with company policy. • Monitor the progress of collections, tracking agreements, deadlines, payments made and outstanding balances. • Monitor credit recovery, analyzing recovery rates, portfolio aging and the effectiveness of collection actions. • Analyze variations in merchants' balances, identifying inconsistencies, significant deviations or atypical movements. • Identify and report red flags and patterns of default risk, proposing preventive or corrective actions. • Support the finance team with delinquency, aging, recovery and risk reports, ensuring reliable data for decision-making.

Senior Financial Accountant Job Description: Location: Hybrid, London Salary: £60,000 to £65,000 per year Are you looking for a Senior Financial Accountant role in a fast-growing business where people are at the heart of everything we do? Would you like to work within a socially conscious organisation that is making a real impact in the education sector? The Company The Key Group serves school leaders and trusts across the UK providing authoritative guidance and intuitive tools that support school leadership. We work across the full diversity of schools and locations, from small rural and coastal primaries to the largest trusts and local authorities in the country. We recognise that each school and trust is on a journey and school leaders need to identify their specific context, their own path and the next step in that journey. This process requires more than just shared values in a school, it requires the knowledge, data, context and confidence to bring others with you in effecting change. That's why we're here. We put the power back in the hands of those leading our schools and trusts, by equipping them with remarkable products & services. The Key Group is home to 5 brands, each the leading provider in its category including Arbor, ScholarPack, Integris, The Key and GovernorHub. Nearly 600 colleagues deliver our award-winning services and serve 19,000 schools. About the Role This is a high-impact, highly visible role at the heart of our finance function. As our Senior Management Accountant, you will take ownership of our cost management accounting, drive month-end processes, and work across the business, partnering closely with FP&A, engineering teams, and external advisors. You'll have a real opportunity to leave your mark — helping shape not just how the finance team operates today, but how it evolves as we go through an exciting transformation to become an AI-native organisation. This is a role for someone who is technically strong, intellectually curious, and genuinely enthusiastic about improving the way things are done. Key Responsibilities Month-End & Management Accounts - Take full ownership of month-end accounting processes including full P&L responsibility for subsidiaries - Own variance analysis against budget and forecast, with a focus on automating and streamlining this process so that insights are easy to surface and present to senior stakeholders with minimal manual effort - Produce board reporting packs covering actuals vs forecast, with clear and insightful commentary Business Partnering - Build a strong working relationship with the FP&A team to develop a deep understanding of the forecast and ensure reported results are accurate and well-understood - Act as a finance partner across the business, supporting non-finance stakeholders with financial insight - Partner closely with our engineering teams on the staff capitalisation process, developing a shared understanding of how work is being done to ensure our process is accurate, well-documented, and robust Technical Accounting & Compliance - Support on technical accounting matters and preparation of accounting policy papers - Play an active role in the year-end process, including preparation of statutory accounts - Own and continuously improve the staff capitalisation (R&D/capitalised labour) process, working closely with engineering teams to ensure it is robust, well-documented, and optimised for HMRC compliance and claims recovery - Support with insurance requests and queries as they arise Audit & Tax - Act as a point of contact for the external audit, coordinating audit requests and providing timely, accurate responses - Work alongside our external tax advisors (EY) to support the corporate tax return process, answering queries and providing relevant financial information - Preparation of statutory accounts under FRS102 AI & Process Improvement - Embrace and champion our journey to become an AI-native finance function - Responsible for automating and using AI appropriately to make time efficiencies, harnessing Drivetrain to reduce manual effort - Bring ideas, take initiative, and help shape how the finance team operates Requirements About You Essential - Qualified accountant – ACCA/ACA preferred, ideally trained in practice (audit background strongly valued) - Strong technical accounting knowledge and attention to detail - Confident communicator — able to present complex financial information clearly and concisely to senior and non-finance audiences, both verbally and in writing - Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to work with and interpret large datasets - Highly organised with the ability to manage competing deadlines and work autonomously with minimal supervision - Enthusiastic, proactive, and eager to get stuck in — someone who takes ownership and drives things forward - A genuine curiosity for process improvement and emerging technology, including AI, with a willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-moving environment — demonstrated through a track record of identifying and implementing improvements that have delivered measurable time and cost efficiencies. Desirable - Experience in a management accounts or industry finance role - Familiarity with NetSuite and Caseware (accounts preparation software) - Some exposure to R&D or capitalised labour processes — this could be hands-on experience from a previous industry role, or simply having audited clients where you developed a feel for what good looks like - Exposure to corporate tax — whether through working directly with advisors in industry, or through audit experience where you developed familiarity with how tax processes work in practice Benefits Why work for us We place huge importance on caring for and developing our people. If you join us you can expect a good work-life balance and the training and support you need to succeed in your role and continue to progress. We are a socially conscious company, but one that also likes to have fun. We offer a generous holiday allowance, flexible hours, buying and selling holiday, enhanced maternity pay, free breakfast, fruit, and drinks, regular socials and much more. What we offer - A senior, varied role with genuine scope to shape the function - Clear pathway to people management as the team grows - The opportunity to be at the forefront of AI adoption in finance - A collaborative, ambitious team environment How to apply Please upload your CV and covering letter below. In your cover letter please explain why you think you would be right for this role, how your experience fits, and why you would like to work at The Key The deadline for applications is 5pm on Tuesday 30th June.

• Own and manage financial planning processes: annual budget, quarterly forecasts, and monthly close reporting • Perform detailed month-end reviews to ensure actuals align with budgets and forecasts • Conduct variance analysis and provide clear narratives explaining key performance drivers • Build and maintain driver-based financial models for revenue, headcount, operating expenses, and unit economics • Develop economic models for offers, promotions, pricing strategies, and new business initiatives to assess ROI and feasibility • Conduct ad hoc analyses to investigate trends and anomalies (e.g., labor cost increases, operational expense variances) • Create SaaS metrics reporting (ARR, NRR, CAC, LTV) and translate insights into actionable recommendations • Partner with department heads to build, challenge, and refine budgets, hiring plans, and investment cases • Support board-level reporting and strategic initiatives, including scenario planning and M&A analysis • Drive continuous improvement in planning tools, reporting processes, and data infrastructure • Leverage AI tools and technologies to enhance analysis, forecasting accuracy, and reporting efficiency • Create financial visibility and coach business leaders to better understand financial performance and make informed decisions

Role Description We are seeking a Head of Finance to lead the financial strategy and performance of a growing pediatric therapy organization. This role is responsible for owning the financial “high ground”, ensuring visibility, control, and forward planning across all aspects of the business. This is a strategic leadership position for someone who can balance precision with big-picture thinking, providing clear financial insight while enabling smart, scalable growth. Key Responsibilities - Lead all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting - Build and manage financial models that support growth, expansion, and decision-making - Provide strategic guidance to executive leadership on financial performance and planning - Establish and maintain strong financial controls, systems, and processes - Monitor cash flow, profitability, and key financial KPIs across locations or service lines - Partner with operations and personnel leaders to align financial goals with execution - Oversee compliance with financial regulations, reporting standards, and internal policies - Identify risks and opportunities, delivering data-driven recommendations Qualifications - Proven experience in finance leadership, FP and A, or corporate finance - Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills - Experience building financial systems, forecasts, and scalable reporting structures - High level of accountability and attention to detail - Ability to communicate financial insights clearly to non-financial leaders Preferred Background - Experience in healthcare, pediatric therapy, or multi-site service organizations - Background in high-growth or operationally complex environments - Experience supporting executive teams with strategic financial planning Compensation - $120,000 to $150,000 base salary, plus bonus and profit-sharing Location - Remote Employment Type - Full-Time