Finance Manager

CoMind Technologies Limited; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology firm in London is seeking a Finance Manager to lead the day-to-day accounting functions and reporting requirements. The role involves overseeing bookkeeping, preparing financial reports, and managing financial processes. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of accounting experience, a relevant professional qualification, and familiarity with tools like Xero and Dext. This position requires 4 days a week in the office and offers competitive benefits including equity and unlimited holiday.

Benefits

Company equity plan

Company pension scheme

Private medical, dental and vision insurance

Group life insurance

Comprehensive mental health support

Unlimited holiday allowance

Weekly lunches

Breakfast and snacks provided

Qualifications

• Experience in operational role for at least 2 years.
• Understanding of accounting procedures and financial reporting.
• Familiarity with month/year-end close procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee UK & US bookkeeping.
• Prepare financial information for management reports.
• Manage purchase order and invoice processing.

Skills

Experience working in-house for a startup

Professional accounting qualification

5+ years professional accounting experience

Familiarity with Xero, Dext and ApprovalMax

Experience in managing outsourced finance function suppliers

Education

Professional accounting qualification (e.g. CIMA, ACCA, ACA)

Tools

Xero

Dext

ApprovalMax

Job description

At CoMind, we are developing a non-invasive neuromonitoring technology that will result in a new era of clinical brain monitoring. In joining us, you will be helping to create cutting-edge technologies that will improve how we diagnose and treat brain disorders, ultimately improving and saving the lives of patients across the world.

The Role:

CoMind is establishing a world class Finance function to support the growth of the business. We are seeking a Finance Manager to oversee the day to day accounting functions and regular reporting requirements. The role will report into the CFO and will work alongside external accounting and tax providers. Please note that this role requires 4 days per week in the office.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee UK & US bookkeeping in Xero
• Ensure timely month-end processes and consolidation (Xero, Excel) working with an external provider
• Prepare financial information and commentaries for monthly and quarterly management and board reports
• Support CFO with budgeting, long term forecasting and managing actual spend against budget
• Manage purchase order and invoice processing in Dext and ApprovalMax (linked to Xero)
• Process timely supplier payments via online banking
• Ensure staff expenses are correctly submitted, approved and settled on time
• Support UK and US payroll processes with CoMind's People team and external payroll bureaux
• Support corporation tax / VAT returns and R&D tax credit claims
• Support year end processes and external audits
• Help evaluate, build, improve and monitor financial processes and practices to support the growth of the business.

Skills & Experience:

• Experience working in-house for a startup, or similarly fast-paced company
• Professional accounting qualification (e.g. CIMA, ACCA, ACA, etc.)
• 5+ years professional accounting experience, including at least 2 years in an operational role (previous US exposure an advantage)
• Experience of accounting procedures including Purchase Orders, customer and supplier invoices, bank payments, fixed and current asset schedules, VAT, payroll
• Experience of month / year end close procedures and reporting, consolidations, FX, HMRC payroll and VAT reports, and internal and external audits
• Familiarity with Xero, Dext and ApprovalMax or similar packages
• Experience in managing outsourced finance function suppliers, e.g. bookkeeping, VAT, payroll.

Benefits:

• Company equity plan
• Company pension scheme
• Private medical, dental and vision insurance
• Group life insurance
• Comprehensive mental health support and resources
• Unlimited holiday allowance (+ bank holidays)
• Weekly lunches
• Breakfast and snacks provided.