The Company:

Hanson Wade is a business intelligence organisation that specialises in the most cutting edge and niche subject areas and industries in the world. We monetise this through world class data products and events.

The company was established in 2008 and is now private equity backed, delivering strong year on year growth through multiple revenue streams.

The Role:

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Financial Accountant to join our growing finance team at Hanson Wade. Reporting to the Finance Manager, this role is ideal for someone with a solid background in core transactional accounting (including bank reconciliations, accruals, prepayments, and fixed assets), gained within an industry environment. You will play a key role in supporting the month-end close, assisting in audits, and overseeing day-to-day financial operations.

This role also includes line management of Finance Analysts, we’re looking for someone with prior management experience who is ready to step into a challenging role, demonstrating confidence and the ability to support and develop a team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Month-End & Reporting: Completing month-end close, preparing management accounts, reconciling balance sheets, processing journal entries, and assisting with internal financial reporting and business analysis.
• Business as Usual (BAU): Managing the finance JIRA system, handling financial admin (invoicing, Salesforce updates), approving expenses, and monitoring the trade debtors ledger.
• Team Leadership: Supervising and mentoring Finance Analysts, fostering collaboration, and supporting financial controls and process improvements.
• Cash Flow Management: Preparing weekly cash flow reports and monitoring liquidity.
• VAT: Preparing VAT/GST returns for multiple jurisdictions (UK, Germany, Spain, Netherlands, France, Sweden).
• Stakeholder Engagement: Liaising with external auditors, tax advisors, regulatory bodies, and internal departments.

Qualifications:

• Qualified Accountant with minimum 5 years of experience.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and practical skills.
• NetSuite experience essential (reconciliations, journals, reporting).
• Strong Excel skills (e.g. VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, pivot tables).
• Experience working in industry, ideally in a fast-paced, environment is desired but not essential.
• Strong understanding of financial regulations and controls.

Why choose us?

• Competitive salary + Bonus
• Private health and life insurance
• Competitive pension
• Hybrid working arrangement
• 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 extra day per year, up to 30 days
• 1 x charity day per year
• Access to our Wader Hub benefits platform (retail, gym, hospitality, and wellness discounts)
• Sabbatical options after 2 and 5 years
• Quarterly development conversations