Accountant

Location: London (Hybrid Working)

Reporting to: Director, Finance

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced Accountant who is ACCA/ACA qualified (or equivalent) and has sound experience across several finance disciplines.   This role will require an individual who is hands-on, efficient, and ready and willing to adapt to new challenges and circumstances.  This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing international company focused on transforming the lives of patients through innovative gene therapies.

Key Elements and Responsibilities

·         Preparation of period end GL account reconciliations

·         Accounting and reporting of sponsored research agreements

·         Preparation and processing of month end journals, accruals, and other adjustments as required

·         Monthly payroll accounting including the preparation and posting of journal entries and payroll reconciliation

·         Assisting with the completion of local annual audits and statutory reporting for European entities using the support of external consultants where applicable

·         Preparation of monthly bank reconciliations

·         Cashflow management – monitoring cash flow, cashflow reporting, ensuring that use of cash is optimised. This includes the management of multiple currencies

·         Assisting the group in analysing monthly results where required

·         Taxation:

o   P11d/ PSA – Assisting P11d and PSA reporting compliance and similar equivalent taxes in other European jurisdictions including preparation of data and liaising with external consultants

o   Assisting with Short Term Business Visitor reporting

o   R&D Tax Credits – assisting in the preparation of R&D tax credit claims working with external consultants and preparing provisions for the monthly accounts

o   VAT reporting – assisting with submission of VAT reports for European VAT registrations and related reports such as EC Sales and Intrastat

o   Other taxes – assist in ensuring compliance with other taxes

·         Financial Control:

o   Assisting where required in the design, implementation and maintenance of financial SOP’s

o   Assisting with the periodic external audits and reviews and liaising with external auditors

o   Assisting with the preparation of data and reports as and when required by the business

Requirements

Required knowledge

·         Strong relevant financial experience including general ledger accounting and reporting

·         Strong experience in processing payroll and related reporting in a European setting (P11d, PSA, STBV and EU equivalents) 

·         Strong experience of other taxes within a European setting e.g. Corporation tax, R&D tax credits

·         Strong experience with accounting systems use e.g. SAP/Netsuite or similar accounting systems with ability to demonstrate a good understanding

·         Strong Excel experience essential with the ability to demonstrate a clear understanding of lookup functions, pivot tables and similar functions/ reports with the ability to handle high volume data

·         A Pharmaceutical or Biotech Background would be ideal with exposure to Research and Development accounting

Skills & Abilities

·         A strong communicator with the ability to communicate through the use of different means to a broad range of individuals at all levels.

·         A very organised individual with a high level of attention to detail with excellent timekeeping; required to meet internal and external deadlines to desired standard.

·         A motivated self-starter that is quick to learn and, takes responsibility for day to day activities with minimal input and direction.

·         Professional, hard-working team player with a can-do attitude that acts responsibly in an ethical manner

Education

·         A part or fully qualified ACCA/ACA accountant or similar

Last updated on Mar 21, 2024