Group Financial Accountant

Overview

Group Financial Accountant | London (in office 3 days a week) | £60 000

I’m partnering with an innovative, AIM-listed life sciences organisation operating at the forefront of AI-driven clinical trials.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a newly qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA) to make their first move into industry. Step into a broad, hands-on group role with real exposure to listed company reporting, IFRS, tax, systems improvement and commercial projects.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Monthly group reporting and consolidation
• Preparation of statutory accounts (IFRS) and AIM reporting requirements
• VAT, corporation tax and R&D tax credit submissions (with advisors)
• Balance sheet ownership and reconciliations
• Budgeting, forecasting and financial insight for stakeholders
• Revenue reporting and payroll accounting oversight
• Supporting audit processes and maintaining strong internal controls
• Driving process improvements and finance systems optimisation
• Involvement in wider projects including systems implementation, fundraising and acquisitions
• Supporting international entities (including the US)

• Newly qualified ACA / ACCA
• Confidence preparing IFRS statutory accounts for a listed company
• Solid understanding of UK tax
• Advanced Excel and strong MS Office skills
• Strong attention to detail and controls
• Excellent communication skills and commercial awareness
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growing environment