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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