Our client, a dynamic and fast-growing biotechnology company, is at the forefront of innovation, committed to advancing the accessibility of biology through cutting-edge technologies. They are seeking an experienced and fully qualified Management Accountant to join their finance team.
Role Overview: As a key member of the finance team, the Management Accountant will be responsible for end-to-end management reporting, working closely with the Global Financial Controller.
Key Responsibilities:
* Reconciliation, review, and investigation of all balance sheet accounts.
* Production of project reporting, including internal R&D projects and grant reporting with quarterly claim submissions.
* Preparation of VP/departmental cost reporting, commercial metrics, revenue, and order reporting.
* Cash flow forecasting and reporting.
* Consolidation and preparation of monthly management accounts, commentary, and variance analysis.
* Assisting in the annual budget compilation and payroll review.
* Supporting year-end audit and statutory accounts and reporting.
* Assisting in UK corporation tax and R&D tax credit estimates.
* Management of PSA and P11D calculations, HMRC share option reporting, and preparation of Quarterly VAT returns.
* Intercompany recharges and account reconciliation.
* Managing the PVA and reconciling it to HMRC statements.
* Providing support for AP and AR duties as needed (particularly holiday and sickness cover).
* Updating and creating system and process notes and making recommendations for process and system improvements.
* Assisting with the implementation of new finance systems and processes.
* Providing ad hoc support to the Global Financial Controller and other finance colleagues.
Requirements:
* Fully ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified.
* Minimum 2 years of post-qualification experience, ideally within industry.
* Expertise in technical accounting, including group consolidations.
* Demonstrated experience in preparing management accounts and related internal reporting, with the ability to meet deadlines.
* Detail-oriented, organised, and with excellent written and oral communication skills.
* Strong problem-solving and time management skills.
* Experience working in the BioTech or Life Sciences industry is desirable.
* Familiarity with ERP systems and experience working in a group of companies would be an advantage.
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