Financial Operations Administrator

Location

London

Full time

Hybrid

Operations & Strategy

Sylvera provides trusted ratings, tools and data for carbon credits and CDR. Our mission is to incentivize investment in real climate action.

Purchasing carbon credits and CDR through the carbon markets is one of the most established and scalable ways to channel finance to effective climate solutions and work toward societal net zero. Unfortunately, the carbon markets were plagued with mistrust and a lack of effectiveness since they’ve emerged – until Sylvera.

To help organizations ensure they’re making the most effective investments, Sylvera provides trusted ratings, tools and data for carbon credits and CDR. Our data and software independently and accurately validates the impact of carbon projects that capture, remove, or avoid emission whether they are up and running, or in development. Our data and tools allow users to optimise both the climate and economic performance of projects as well as understand the past and future of the market.

With Sylvera, businesses, governments and developers can confidently invest in, benchmark, deliver, and report real climate impact.

Our team is made up of leading minds in climate change from science to policy, finance, and carbon markets. We work in partnership with scientific organizations, universities, governments, and think tanks to develop and implement rigorous and holistic project assessment methodologies, leveraging the latest technology. We also partner with actors and institutions across the whole market to make data higher quality, more standard and more accessible.

Founded in 2020, Sylvera has 130+ employees globally with offices in London, New York, and Singapore. We’ve raised over $96 million from leading investors like Fidelity, Balderton Capital, Index Ventures, and Insight Partners to date.

Please note that we’ll start reviewing applications in January 2026.

We’re looking for a driven and adaptable Financial Operations Administrator to join our fast-growing climate tech company. Reporting to the Finance Director, you’ll play a key role in strengthening our financial operations and supporting our continued growth. Specific responsibilities will include:

• Managing the Accounts inbox, triaging and processing inbound queries and requests, and escalating issues where needed.
• Executing end-to-end P2P processes, including AP invoices and expense claims, creating payment runs, and verifying approvals in line with internal controls.
• Preparing regular bank reconciliations and investigating discrepancies with support where required.
• Preparing quarterly VAT returns and supporting review and submission by senior finance team members.
• Supporting the preparation of monthly management accounts, including accruals and prepayments, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
• Supporting annual compliance processes, including statutory audits and tax returns.

• Is part-qualified or working towards a recognised accounting qualification
• Has experience working in a fast-paced startup or scale-up environment, preferably in B2B SaaS and with multi-currency experience
• Is a clear and professional communicator, comfortable working with colleagues outside of finance.
• Is comfortable using accounting software (e.g. Xero), Excel, and Google Sheets, and keen to develop their skills further.
• Is detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and data integrity.
• Is keen to learn, develop their finance skills, and take on increasing responsibility over time.
• Is well-organised and able to manage recurring tasks and deadlines reliably.
• Cares deeply about the climate and ecosystems of the earth.

We’d like someone highly ambitious, motivated and eager to propel their career forward. We prioritise grit, positivity, and the willingness to get stuck in, and encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn’t exactly match this job description.

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