Financial Accountant
1 day ago
Oxford
We're looking for an experienced Financial Accountant to join our Finance team in Oxford. This is an exciting opportunity for a technically strong accountant who enjoys improving processes, partnering with stakeholders, and making a meaningful impact within a fast-paced, innovative organisation. You'll play a key role in ensuring the integrity of Perspectum's financial reporting and compliance across the Group. You'll support statutory reporting, revenue recognition, tax, payroll oversight, audit, and month-end activities while helping strengthen financial controls and continuously improve finance processes. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys combining technical accounting expertise with business partnering in a collaborative and ambitious environment. You'll be responsible for: • Supporting the Senior Accounting Manager with day-to-day financial accounting activities and year-end audit preparation., • Supporting the preparation of statutory accounts for the UK Group and individual entities., • Supporting the preparation of monthly and quarterly Board reporting., • Managing the revenue recognition process, including reviewing customer contracts and supporting revenue calculations., • Preparing and first reviewing of balance sheet reconciliations across the Group., • Supporting month-end and year-end close processes., • Ensuring compliance with all financial regulations and reporting requirements., • Maintaining accurate and up-to-date general ledger accounts., • Monitor and control expenses to ensure they align with budgetary constraints., • Supporting UK and US tax compliance and SOX controls., • Documenting finance processes and strengthening internal controls., • Providing systems support across the Finance function., • Building strong relationships across Finance and the wider business., • Providing support and mentorship to members of the Finance team., • Contributing to continuous improvement projects and wider finance initiatives., • Supporting the Senior Accounting Manager in other Finance initiatives and ad hoc projects as required. We're looking for someone who combines excellent technical accounting knowledge with a proactive, collaborative approach. • ACA/ACCA (or equivalent)., • Post-qualification experience in a financial accounting role., • Strong technical accounting knowledge, including IFRS 15., • Experience preparing statutory accounts and supporting external audits., • Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting standards., • Experience of mentoring and supporting junior team members., • Excellent Excel and financial systems skills., • Knowledge of UK tax and accounting regulations., • Exceptional analytical skills with strong attention to detail., • A proactive, organised approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines., • Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships across the business., • Experience within medical technology, life sciences or biotechnology., • Experience working in a high-growth or scaling organisation., • Knowledge of international accounting standards., • Be part of an innovative and growing diagnostic service., • Work in a supportive and collaborative team., • Develop your career in a fast-paced, mission-led environment while helping to improve patient outcomes internationally. #J-18808-Ljbffr