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Who we are Helsing is a defence AI company. Our mission is to protect our democracies. We aim to achieve technological leadership, so that open societies can continue to make sovereign decisions and control their ethical standards.   As democracies, we believe we have a special responsibility to be thoughtful about the development and deployment of powerful technologies like AI. We take this responsibility seriously.   We are an ambitious and committed team of engineers, AI specialists and customer-facing programme managers.  We are looking for mission-driven people to join our European teams – and apply their skills to solve the most complex and impactful problems. We embrace an open and transparent culture that welcomes healthy debates on the use of technology in defence, its benefits, and its ethical implications.   The role As a Financial Accountant, you will support the finance team by performing various accounting tasks to ensure the smooth running of day-to-day financial operations. You will  assist  with the preparation of financial reports,  maintain   accurate  records, and ensure compliance with financial regulations.   The day-to-day Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports  Perform general ledger entries, including accruals, prepayments, and adjustments  Reconcile bank statements, balance sheets, and general ledger accounts  Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, ensuring accurate and timely invoicing and payments  Support the month-end and year-end close processes  Help prepare documentation for audits and liaise with external auditors as needed  Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records in accounting and financial systems  Work with the finance team to ensure compliance with internal controls and policies  You should apply if you Are a qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, or equivalent) with at least 3 years post-qualification experience  Have an understanding of accounting principles (local GAAP or IFRS) Possess a strong knowledge of accounting software  Have a high level of accuracy and attention to detail in managing financial records  Have excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines  Have strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively liaise with team members and stakeholders  Have the ability to handle sensitive financial information with confidentiality  Note: We operate in an industry where women, as well as other minority groups, are systematically   under-represented. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all the listed qualifications; ability and impact cannot be summarised in a few bullet points. Join Helsing and work with world-leading experts in their fields   Helsing’s work is important. You’ll be directly contributing to the protection of democratic countries while balancing both ethical and geopolitical concerns The work is unique. We operate in a domain that has highly unusual technical requirements and constraints, and where robustness, safety, and ethical considerations are vital. You will face unique Engineering and AI challenges that make a meaningful impact in the world Our work frequently takes us right up to the state of the art in technical innovation, be it reinforcement learning, distributed systems, generative AI, or deployment infrastructure. The defence industry is entering the most exciting phase of the technological development curve. Advances in our field of world are not incremental: Helsing is part of, and often leading, historic leaps forward In our domain, success is a matter of order-of-magnitude improvements a