Head of Accounting & Payroll - FTC (Hiring Immediately)

We’re looking for a Head of Accounting & Payroll to join Thredd in London on a fixed-term contract basis for 10 months. You’ll play a key role in our Finance team, taking ownership of core financial operations as we continue to scale globally.

In this role, you’ll oversee the day-to-day running of the accounting function, ensuring accurate reporting, strong controls and efficient processes. You’ll own the monthly close cycle, ensuring financial information is delivered accurately and on time.

You’ll also play a key role in managing payroll operations, coordinating tax compliance and supporting treasury activities. Working closely with teams across the business, you’ll help ensure financial processes support operational decision making while driving improvements through automation and stronger controls.

This is an opportunity to shape and strengthen the financial foundations of a business operating at the centre of the global payments ecosystem.

What you’ll be doing as a Head of Accounting & Payroll

▪ Managing the monthly financial close process, ensuring accurate reporting and reconciliations

▪ Overseeing day-to-day accounting operations, including cash management and accounts payable

▪ Leading the end-to-end global payroll process, ensuring accuracy, reconciliation and compliance

▪ Coordinating tax compliance processes with external advisors across VAT, GST, ERS and Corporation Tax

▪ Managing the 13-week cash flow forecast and supporting treasury planning

▪ Improving accounting processes and controls through automation and operational improvements

▪ Managing relationships with auditors, payroll providers and internal stakeholders across the business

What you’ll bring to the Head of Accounting & Payroll position

▪ Professional accounting qualification with industry experience

▪ Strong knowledge of IFRS and GAAP accounting principles

▪ Experience managing full cycle accounting processes and financial close

▪ Experience overseeing payroll processes and associated compliance

▪ Proficiency in NetSuite or similar accounting systems

▪ Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Power BI

▪ Experience managing or supporting junior team members

Where you’ll work

Our working model varies depending on the specific role and team requirements. We strive to provide flexibility whilst ensuring that each position is best supported for optimal collaboration and performance.

This Head of Accounting & Payroll position requires you to be in the London office (Holborn) approximately 3 - 4 days a week.

About us

Thredd is the trusted next-gen payments partner for innovators looking to modernise their payments offering. Certified by Mastercard, Visa and Diners & Discover, we process billions of debit, prepaid and credit transactions annually, supporting consumer and corporate fintechs, digital banks and embedded finance providers across the globe. Our unique offering is our client-centric approach, combining hands-on support with modern, reliable and scalable technology.

Thredd is privately held by a consortium of strategic growth firms such as Advent International, MissionOG, Temasek, Viking, Visa and Mastercard. Our investors are fully committed to our future which enables us to work with our clients to create a clear vision and give our employees the stability needed with their career.

Our assured solution accelerates the development and delivery of consumer and corporate payments components embedded within digital banks, as well as for expense management, B2B payments, crypto, lending, credit, Buy Now Pay Later, FX, remittance and open banking innovators.

Since 2007, Thredd has enabled market leaders through our highly reliable, secure and scalable platform and supported many of our client's growth journeys – from early-stage startup through to globally recognised unicorns, including Monzo, Revolut and Starling.

Diversity and Inclusion at Thredd

Here at Thredd, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we would be happy to support you.

Our Values

Our values-driven culture is what unites our teams globally and our teams is what drives our success.

Here are what the values will mean for you in this Head of Accounting & Payroll position:

▪ Own it and deliver – Supporting team members to enable performance and achieve personal goals

▪ Collaborate purposefully – Empowering your team, leveraging their expertise and managing barriers to collaboration

▪ Think differently – Making time for the team to ask questions, be creative and share ideas, while actively listening

▪ Act courageously – Providing developmental feedback to support your team and encouraging feedback to help you develop