Financial Accountant, Laka
Part Time
+ Bonus & Equity
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Collective cover for cyclists
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Collective cover for cyclists
101-200 employees
Be an early applicant
+ Bonus & Equity
More information about location
101-200 employees
Company mission
To rewrite the rules of insurance so it's something people stand with, not against.
Role
Who you are
- Flexible Qualifications: Fully qualified (ACCA / CIMA / ACA/ RA), part-qualified and actively studying, or Qualified by Experience with a strong track record in a similar finance role
- Technical Core: A solid grounding in month-end close, reconciliations and management accounts
- Autonomous & Organised: Highly self-directed and comfortable managing your own workload effectively
- Exceptional Precision: Unwavering attention to detail - you are the person who spots the minor variance that others miss
- Strong Communicator: A clear communicator who can translate financial data for non-finance colleagues without relying on jargon
- Process-Minded: Able to identify areas for improvement and bring structure to an evolving business environment
Desirable
- Bonus Points: Experience in a scale-up, insurance, or regulated environment is a plus, as is exposure to ERP migrations or an active interest in utilising AI tools to optimise finance operations - but none of these are strict prerequisites
What the job involves
- We are looking for a Financial Accountant to join us three days a week. This is a hands-on role for someone who wants real ownership of core finance processes at a scaling business, without the always-on pace of a full-time role
- Reporting into our Financial Controller and working closely with the wider Finance team, you will support the day-to-day rigour that keeps Laka’s finances accurate, timely, and audit-ready across three markets
- This is a fantastic fit for someone part-way through their accountancy qualifications, or a Qualified by Experience professional looking for meaningful responsibility alongside the flexibility of a three-day week
- Month-End Ownership: Assist with the month-end close, including journals, reconciliations, accruals and prepayments
- Financial Reporting: Prepare and maintain consolidated management accounts and supporting schedules
- Commercial Support: Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to help guide business decisions
- Audit & Compliance: Manage balance sheet reconciliations and ensure a clean, well-documented audit trail. Assist with the preparation of statutory accounts and group audit schedules
- Regulatory & Industry Reporting: Support with underwriter bordereau reports and FCA submissions (full training on insurance-specific reporting will be provided)
- International Operations: Help manage multi-currency and multi-entity transactions across the UK, Netherlands, and France
- Tax Compliance: Support VAT and tax compliance across jurisdictions, collaborating with local advisors where needed
- Process & Technology Optimisation: Identify and implement opportunities to leverage AI tools and automation to streamline routine finance workflows, reduce manual data entry and enhance efficiency
- Systems Evolution: Play a key supporting role in our migration to a new ERP system in Q4 2026
- Cross-Functional Partnership: Partner with teams like People and Ops on finance queries and reporting needs
Our take
More and more people are switching to bikes, eBikes, and scooters for their everyday travel, yet insurance hasn't quite kept up. Traditional insurance can be quite expensive, unclear, and not designed for how people actually use these vehicles. Riders often face high excess fees, complicated claims, and limited support if their bike is stolen or damaged. At the same time, the fast-growing "green mobility" market is still pretty fragmented, making it harder to find simple, reliable coverage.
Laka is trying to fix this with a different approach to insurance, so, instead of charging fixed premiums, it uses a collective model where customers only pay for the actual cost of claims each month, making pricing fairer. Alongside offering coverage, it works closely with brands and retailers, integrating its insurance directly into the buying experience.
Recently, the company raised some serious funding, which will be used to support its growth across Europe and to explore acquisitions. Already operating in multiple countries, the company is aiming to become a leading insurer in the fast-growing micromobility space. With strong partnerships and a focus on fairness and sustainability, Laka is in a great position to expand further and shape how insurance works for green forms of transport in the future.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
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Company benefits
- Flexible & remote working
- Competitive pay and share options
- Professional development fund
- Employee mental health support through Spill
- Awesome company offsites
- Dog friendly office
- Weekly online all hands meetings
- Team lunch on us weekly
Company HQ
London, UK
Leadership
Jens Hartwig
(Co-Founder & COO)Prior to co-founding Laka in 2016, Jens was the COO for a startup incubator that specialised in InsurTech companies.
Ben Allen
(Co-Founder & CTO)Ben has over 15 years of development experience, most recently as the Head of Engineering for Advance Global Capital
Tobias Taupitz
(Co-Founder & CEO)Tobias has a background in Finance, having worked for both KPMG and Barclays before Laka.
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