Financial Accounting Projects Lead

About EmpowerRD R&D tax credits are a powerful but underused engine for innovation, and navigating them shouldn't require an army of consultants and months of back-and-forth. At EmpowerRD, we're changing that. We build software that makes claiming R&D tax relief transparent and genuinely empowering for the businesses and advisors who rely on us, with a vision to help every innovative company unlock the funding they deserve. Living by that mission has been the secret to our growth, and now we're at a pivotal moment in our journey. Every move we make has a direct impact on our customers, our product, and our collective success. We need people who take pride in understanding what drives outcomes, challenge the way things are done (respectfully), and always aim high.We can't say we've got this whole thing figured out, and frankly, that's half the fun. What we can say is that we're a driven, progressive, and, importantly, a kind team, all committed to building the future of R&D tax relief together. About the role We're looking for a Head of Engineering to join EmpowerRD's senior leadership team at a pivotal moment in our growth. You'll own the technology strategy end-to-end, shaping our architecture and engineering culture while accelerating innovation that differentiates us in the R&D tax market.You'll be the connective tissue between our product ambitions and the engineering capability that brings them to life, partnering closely with the CEO,  Product, Operations and Marketing leadership.  Who you'll be working with You'll sit at the senior leadership table, reporting into the CEO and working across the whole business. Day to day, you'll partner with the CEO, Head of Product, and our engineering and data teams. You'll also be the primary technology voice in conversations with Finance, Customer Success, Sales, and external technology vendors and partners. Our company virtues are: Be a truth seeker, Build Bridges, Empower Growth, Start and keep going, Foster Well-Being. We build strong cross-functional relationships, stay close to strategic priorities, and bring decisions grounded in data and evidence. What you'll be doing As Head of Engineering at EmpowerRD, you will: * Develop, communicate, and execute a comprehensive technology strategy aligned with our business goals and growth plans. * Collaborate closely with the executive team, product, and other business units to understand technology needs and drive technology-enabled initiatives. * Own and evolve the Data, Metrics and Insights that underpin the business. * Oversee design and implementation of scalable, secure technology systems and infrastructure, ensuring alignment with security standards and best practice. * Provide strong leadership, line management and mentorship to our engineering and data teams, fostering a culture of continuous learning and high performance. * Oversee the Ways of Working and ensure teams have a full understanding of the software  lifecycle and their roles within the process. * Identify and mitigate technology-related risks, ensuring compliance with data privacy and security regulations and internal policies: you will be the DPO. * Manage the technology budget, optimising resource allocation and ensuring cost-effective decisions. * Manage relationships with technology vendors and partners, evaluating and selecting the most appropriate solutions. * Stay close to the latest technology advances and provide strategic recommendations to keep EmpowerRD at the leading edge. What you bring Essential * Five or more years of experience in a senior technology leadership role * Deep understanding of software development methodologies and how AI has transformed these processes in recent years * Many years of experience building technology platforms for organisations - you have the battle scars to show as well as depth of technical experience. * Our Stack is Vue, Ruby on Rails, Postgres, Terraform, dbt, AWS, GCP - You’ll have many years of experience in these technologies. * Demonstrated success managing software development, systems architecture, infrastructure management, IT infrastructure, third-party services, cyber security and budgets * Broad commercial understanding of how a SaaS business ticks and the teams and processes that drive growth * Strong strategic thinking: the ability to translate business objectives into effective technology decisions through Data and discussion * Excellent leadership and team management skills, with a track record of developing high-performing technology teams * Proven ability to deliver complex technology projects on time and within budget * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach to decision-making * A degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience) Valued but not required * Experience in fintech, SaaS, professional services, or a regulated technology environment * Hands-on experience with AI and Data platform tooling * Familiarity with the R&D tax credit, Accounting or HMRC landscape Is this role right for you? This role is for you if: * You're energised by setting the technology direction for a company, not just executing on a predefined plan. * You're as comfortable discussing architectural trade-offs with engineers as you are presenting a technology roadmap to the CEO or delivering Town Hall updates to the company. * You hold yourself and your teams to high engineering standards without letting perfection get in the way of progress. This role may not be for you if: * You're looking for a steady-state technology management role rather than a building-and-scaling challenge. * You do not use data, metrics and insights as part of your operating DNA * You prefer to operate with full certainty before moving; we're a fast-moving team, and ambiguity is part of the job. Practical details Location: London, UK. Hybrid with mandatory office 2 days per week. Visa sponsorship: We're not able to offer UK work visa sponsorship for this role. Salary: To be discussed during the first interview. About your application and the interview process We use AI to score every application and then read every relevant CV ourselves. Your effort deserves human attention that matches it, so please take the time to read the role description and ensure your application reflects experience that is genuinely relevant here.Show us the real impact of what you've worked on. The “Achieved X, as measured by Y, by doing Z” formula is a strong way to make your experience compelling. The role requires operational grounding, strategic breadth, and technical depth, so make sure your CV reflects all three. The process: 1. Intro call. A 30-minute conversation with leadership to discuss the role and your background 2. Take-home strategic & technical exercises followed by a presentation interview with leadership. 3. CEO interview. A 60-minute interview covering your leadership approach and strategic thinking 4. Culture Interview with function & technology team leads. EmpowerRD · www.empowerrd.com [http://www.empowerrd.com/] National Technology Awards 2026 Nominee Growth Business of the Year Financial Services Technology of the Year RegTech Project of the Year Ranked #1 in TechRound 2025 FinTech 50

Financial Accounting – Accounts Receivable Specialist, 6 Months FTC, London We’re looking for a Financial Accounting, Accounts Receivable Specialist to help us keep our receivables processes accurate, timely and well controlled. This is a focused specialist role for someone who enjoys clear ownership, accurate reconciliation and working with finance data that supports essential UK payment services. At Pay.UK, your work sits within an organisation that processes 10 billion payment transactions worth over £11 trillion annually, giving real scale and context to the finance environment you’ll work in. You’ll join a team that values clarity, trust and continuous improvement. If you’re motivated by maintaining accurate financial records, resolving queries and making sure incoming payments are accounted for correctly, this role offers the chance to do that in a collaborative and purpose-led setting. ACCOUNTABILITIES * Process accounts receivable transactions accurately and post incoming receipts to the correct customer accounts and ledger codes. * Reconcile customer accounts and investigate outstanding balances, unapplied cash and payment differences. * Prepare and issue invoices, credit notes and supporting documentation in line with agreed processes and timelines. * Monitor aged debt reports and follow up on overdue balances with internal teams and external customers where required. * Resolve billing and payment queries by reviewing records, checking supporting information and updating finance systems. * Support month end activities by preparing reconciliations, journals and reports related to accounts receivable balances. * Maintain accurate financial records and make sure documentation is complete, current and ready for audit review. * Work with colleagues across finance and the wider business to improve accounts receivable processes and tighten controls. QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE * Experience managing invoicing, cash allocation and reconciliations in an accounts receivable environment. * Knowledge of accounts receivable controls, month-end activities and balance sheet reconciliations. * Experience investigating payment and billing discrepancies using financial records and system data to resolve issues. * Experience using finance systems and spreadsheets to maintain accounts receivable records and prepare receivables reports; experience with Workday is desirable. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- INCLUSIVITY At Pay.UK, we value diversity and inclusivity. Research has shown that candidates from underrepresented groups may hesitate to apply unless they meet all the requirements listed. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of how closely their skills and experience match the requirements. We are committed to supporting accessibility needs and creating a welcoming environment for all employees. Become part of our team and contribute to the creation of an inclusive work environment that values everyone's unique input. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WHO WE ARE Pay.UK maintains and develops the UK retail payment systems and standards that are core to the economy being able to function on a day-to-day basis. From Bacs to Faster Payments and cheques – we act as the single operator for all UK retail payments. We put the needs of consumers and businesses at the heart of everything we do, working in the public interest to ensure that the systems the country relies on for its banking transactions are safe, open, innovative and resilient. Our payment systems underpin the services that enable funds to be transferred between people and institutions. In 2024, the UK's retail payment systems processed 11 billion transactions worth over £10 trillion through Bacs Direct Credit, Direct Debit, Faster Payments, and cheques, and our Current Account Switch Service has facilitated over 9 million switches since it’s launch in 2013. Every day, individuals and businesses use the services we provide to get their salaries, pay their bills and make online and mobile banking payments. Our vision for the future is to enable a vibrant economy, with Pay.UK delivering robust payment infrastructure and standards for the benefit of consumers and businesses nationwide. Learn more about life at Pay.UK by hearing what employees have to say, click here to view videos [https://www.wearepay.uk/careers/life-at-pay-uk/]. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BENEFITS & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION * 12% Non-contributory pension * Discretionary annual bonus * 30 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays) * Private medical insurance, life assurance, income protection, health cash plan, dental insurance, Bupa medicals etc * Employee assistance programme * Cycle to Work Scheme * Season ticket loan * Annual fitness subsidy of up to £500 per annum * Working from home policy - minimum 40% in the office (eg. 2 days in the office over a 5 day working week) Please note: * Some of our benefits are only available to colleagues after meeting the requirements of the probationary period. * Pay.UK employee benefits are not available to contractors and are only available to permanent and fixed-term employees.