Become a part of the Avidity Family Join us as an Assistant Accountant.
As part of the continued development of our Finance team, Avidity Science is looking for a new Assistant Accountant to be based at our facility in Long Crendon (near Thame, HP18 9BA).
Salary: 30,000-35,000 per annum
Why Avidity Science?
* Competitive Salary: Up to £45k (commensurate with experience), plus bonus opportunity.
* Comprehensive Benefits: Including 25 days holiday, pension contributions matched up to 8% of basic salary, private healthcare, life insurance, enhanced family leaves and more.
* Career Growth: Opportunities to work on global sourcing initiatives and support new product development.
* Supportive Environment: A collaborative team that values accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
* Flexible Working: Hybrid working available, with 3 days a week typically expected in our Long Crendon (HP18 9BA) office.
* Global Impact: Support the global supply chain with localised sourcing and reserve supplies.
You will join our collaborative Finance team and play a key role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the department, ensuring financial processes are followed and continuously improved. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with various departments, providing financial insight and support across the business.
About the Role
Some of the things you will be doing if you join us:
* Manage intercompany transactions, reconciliation, and reporting
* Prepare and maintain month-end journals and schedules (including prepayments and accruals)
* Support month-end tasks to meet reporting deadlines
* Perform balance sheet reconciliations
* Carry out daily bank reconciliations and cashflow reporting
* Oversee the accounts payable process
* Administer employee expense claims
* Collaborate with HR to ensure timely payroll processing and related payments
* Monitor PSA spend
* Ensure finance processes are followed and documented
* Support consortium reporting
* Assist with external audit preparation and coordination
* Perform other duties as assigned
About You
We're keen to bring new people and ideas into the team. You'll already have a solid foundation in accounting and a proactive, detail-oriented approach. Some or all of the following would be expected of you:
* AAT qualification or similar level of education in accounting
* Experience in a similar role is desirable
* Familiarity with accounting software (Sage 200 experience is a plus)
* Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
* Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
* Reliable time management and punctuality
* Effective and confident communicator
* Positive attitude and willingness to learn
* Collaborative team player
* Typical working hours are Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm.
Working at Avidity Science
We work in a collaborative environment with a friendly atmosphere. Avidity offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including:
* 25 days holiday (plus public holidays)
* Pension contributions matched up to 8%
* Death in service life assurance (3x salary)
* Enhanced parental leave allowances
* Bupa private healthcare (after 1 month's service)
* Health cash plan (after 1 month's service)
* Octopus Money financial coaching
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Team social and wellness activities including Christmas party
To be considered for this role, you must live within a commutable distance and have the pre-existing right to work in the UK.