Our Client:
Mackie Myers are excited to be partnering with a growing and cutting edge biotech business in Cambridge.
Our client seeks a management accountant to join their growing team at an exciting time of growth.
The Role:
Monthly management accounts
Posting of monthly journals including:
▪ Prepayments
▪ Accruals
▪ Accrued and deferred revenue
▪ Building lease
▪ Payroll
Prepare all balance sheet reconciliations
Set up new working papers as required (i.e. new leases, revenue contracts, etc.)
Preparation of individual company TB’s and the consolidated monthly management accounts, including all supporting analysis (project reporting, headcount reporting, etc)
Controls and processes
- Identify and implement key controls across the business including
reviewing processes for efficiencies and relevance, across the full month end process and bookkeeping functions
- Co-ordinate the year end audit process with support from the Finance Manager, answering queries and sample requests
- Preparation of working papers for auditors
- Calculation of R&D tax credits ahead of review by an external tax team
Person Spec:
Qualified Accountant (Part qualified would be considered)
Proven experience is essential, including preparing consolidated management accounts
Excellent attention to detail, with a drive to get things right and constantly push processes forward
Ability to analyse data to make informed recommendations to the business
Strong Excel skills (e.g. V lookups, count-ifs and pivot tables, as well as effective spreadsheet management)
Team player, comfortable adapting to a changing environment in a rapidly growing scale-up business
Approachable, with excellent stakeholder management skills Desirable but not essential -
Experience of working in a scale-up or high growth organisation
Experience with annual budget processes or year-end audit
Multi-entity consolidation experience, including a US entity
Experience using Xero What's in it for you?
A comprehensive benefits package that includes annual bonus plan, private
medical insurance, life insurance and a contributory pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and enhanced family leave
• A diverse work environment that brings together experts in many field
A learning environment that encourages individual, team and company growth and development