Finance Associate

CompanyiFi audio

LocationSouthport, England, United Kingdom

Posted At1/26/2026

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Finance and investment analysts and advisers

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Description

Date posted: 26 January 2026

Pay: £29,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

Job Description:

Requirements:

4+ years of experience in a finance/accounting role
Qualified or Part-Qualified Accountant (ACCA / CIMA / ACA)
Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and financial reporting
Experience with accounting systems, preferably Xero
Experience with EU and UK VAT system and transactions
Strong Excel skills and data analysis capabilities
Understanding of cross-border transactions, FX, and multi-currency environments
Comfortable working across time zones, currencies and remote teams
Salary of £29,000 - £40,000 per annum.
Office based role, located in Southport Northwest
Experience in a multi-entity or international business
Knowledge of ERP systems
Experience with landed cost accounting and international trade
Mandarin language skills or prior experience working with China-based teams

Responsibilities

Finance Operations & Compliance

Oversee day-to-day financial management of UK and EU-based operations
Liaise with China-based finance team to ensure smooth reconciliations, reporting, and intercompany transactions
Cooperate with the external accountant to prepare the company's annual financial statements and complete the audit report, ensuring compliance with UK legal requirements, including value-added tax returns, corporate tax and company declarations
Manage balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, prepayments, and maintain the fixed asset register
Prepare and review monthly and year-end financial statements in accordance with UK GAAP
Support external accountants and auditors with documentation and reporting

Management & Financial Reporting

Monitor performance against budget.
Support the annual budgeting and forecasting process in collaboration with global finance teams

Cash Flow & Treasury

Monitor and manage cash flow across UK, EU, and US bank accounts
Handle currency transfers and monitor foreign exchange exposure
Monitor Salaries and commissions for all ROW employees and budget departmental salaries.

Project & Cost Accounting

Track project-specific budgets, actual spend, and forecast accuracy
Reconcile landed costs and inventory movements in coordination with supply chain/logistics teams

Controls & Process Improvement

Develop and maintain finance controls and documentation for UK operations
Support the implementation of accounting best practices, system improvements, and ERP data integrity

Note: This job description is a general overview of the typical responsibilities and requirements. Actual job duties and qualifications may vary depending on the specific needs of the organization.

About us

We are a leading international audio technology company headquartered in Southport, UK, with a global footprint across Asia, Europe, and North America. Known for innovation and quality, our products are loved by audiophiles worldwide. Our central accounting operations are based in China, and we maintain active banking relationships in the UK, EU, and US to support our global trading operations.

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Finance Associate oversee the financial operations of our UK-based entity and support global coordination with our finance team in China. You will play a key role in ensuring financial compliance, cash flow management, intercompany reporting, and cross-border transactions.

This is a great career move if you are seeking:

- Excellent career growth.

- Opportunities to advance your skills and knowledge.

- A dynamic and rewarding work environment.

- A chance to make a direct impact on our operational infrastructure and enhancing business efficiency .

This role closes on Friday 27th February. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an initial interview, followed by a task and panel interviews taking place during the week commencing 2nd March.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Company events
Company pension
Employee discount
Free flu jabs
On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate: