Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant, Biotech Scale Up, London (1-2 days p/w), £55-65k

We are working with a Bio-technology start up at the forefront of cancer curing technology who are looking to hire a Senior Accountant into their team.

After a very successful series C funding round and a commercial launch planned for the end of the year, this is a newly created role to continue to bring their finance function in-house. Reporting directly to the impressive Financial Controller and with great visibility across the business, this is an integral hire.

Responsibilities

• Taking full responsibility for critical month-end activities, including accruals, prepayments, and journal entries, to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Ensuring efficient cash flow management by preparing and executing weekly payment runs and forecasting immediate financial requirements.
• Overseeing the accuracy and integrity of financial records to ensure they are up-to-date and correctly maintained.
• Establishing and enhancing a credit control function as they progresses towards its commercial launch, to optimise revenue collection and minimise credit risk.
• Managing all aspects of VAT accounting, including preparation and submission of VAT returns, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
• Supporting the preparation of month-end KPIs and dashboards: Assisting in the development and analysis of key performance indicators and financial dashboards to provide insights into business performance.
• Collaborating with external auditors and preparing necessary documentation to facilitate a smooth and accurate year-end audit process.
• Promoting best practices and driving initiatives to standardise processes, enhance operational efficiency, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Essential Requirements

• Qualified accountant ACCA/ACA or equivalent

Experience with AP/AR and posting journals