Financial Accountant (Qualified or part qualified).
Full-time Hybrid working in Stroud HQ, up to £50,000 per annum dependent on experience and level of qualification. We are ideally looking for those with a quick start date allowing for a great handover. You will need to be local to HQ in Stroud this role is mostly based in the Office.
About Invivo Healthcare
Invivo Healthcare ("The Human Microbiome Company") is dedicated to restoring human health and ecology through innovative microbiome testing and targeted food supplements. Now part of Microba Life Sciences, Invivo is at the forefront of pioneering clinical microbiome science, supporting practitioners in primary, integrated, and complementary healthcare.
As a certified B-Corp, Invivo is committed to sustainable business practices and using business as a force for good.
The Role
The Financial Accountant at Invivo Clinical, a wholly owned UK subsidiary of Australian listed parent company Microba Life Sciences (ASX: MAP), plays a critical role in supporting financial integrity, regulatory compliance, and commercial insight across the business.
This UK-based role suits a finance professional with strong technical expertise, operational discipline, and a desire to drive business performance through robust financial stewardship. Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Financial Accountant will be hands-on across financial reporting, statutory compliance, systems development, business partnering, and process improvement.
The position supports Invivo Clinical's mission of advancing health through the science of the human microbiome and reflects Microba and Invivo's commitment to excellence in financial management.
Key Areas Of Accountability
Financial Accounting and Month-End Close
Regulatory & Statutory Compliance
External Audit & Financial Reporting
Financial Planning & Analysis
System & Process Improvement
Business Partnering & Stakeholder Engagement
Essential
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent
Part-qualified or newly qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
2+ years in a finance role with month-end ownership, ideally from audit background
Strong knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS, VAT, PAYE, financial controls
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and financial modelling
Hands-on experience with accounting software and month-end processes
Desirable
Chartered (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified)
Post-qualified with industry experience
Life sciences, biotech or SME experience
Previous work in an international group is desirable
Hands on experience with Odoo, Netsuite, Sage or similar ERP systems is beneficial
Key Skills
Proactive - Able to take ownership of outcomes with a hands-on mindset.
Resilient - Manages competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, growing organisation.
Collaboration - Builds effective relationships and communicates clearly with both finance and non-finance colleagues.
Solutions led - The ability to identify and solve problems or provide suggestions to solve such problems goes a long way. This involves critical thinking, creativity, and working well under pressure.
Ethical - Upholds confidentiality and complies with company and regulatory standards.
Benefits
* Salary up to £50,000 basic depending on experience and level of qualification.
* Phone, and laptop
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time)
* Your birthday off (after the first year of employment)
* Two wellbeing days per year
* Paid sick leave
* Company pension
* Private medical insurance
* Testing and supplement allowance
* Monthly health and wellbeing allowance
* Enhanced Family policies
We're aware that women & people from different minority backgrounds will often only apply for jobs where they meet 100% of listed qualifications*. Don't let that stop you from applying. If this is the role for you and you meet many, but not all of our asks, we still want to hear from you If there is anything we can do to help you apply, please email
*Source: Harvard Business Review