Finance Manager for High‑Impact Laser Tech (Equity)

P. Ducker Systems Ltd; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity options

25 days annual leave

Professional development

Weekly company lunches

Socials

Job summary

Archangel Lightworks in Oxford seeks a hands-on Finance Manager to oversee daily finance operations, month-end routines, and project reporting. You will work with external accountants and support VAT and R&D tax credit processes in a growing start-up environment.

The role offers opportunities to develop financial systems, support strategic projects, and contribute to a cutting-edge optical system company. Flexible work-from-home options may be available upon agreement.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in a finance role.
• AAT Level 4 or equivalent qualification.
• Experience with QuickBooks or similar accounting software.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience preparing cashflow forecasts, budgets and financial reports.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Experience supporting R&D tax credit claims.
• Financial modelling capabilities.
• Experience in a start-up environment.
• Experience with project accounting and grant-funded projects.
• Experience implementing and/or improving finance systems, controls and reporting processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage day‑to‑day finance operations including processing invoices, bill payments, customer and supplier queries.
• Manage month‑end finance routines including performing bookkeeping duties, preparing VAT returns, cashflow forecasting and producing management accounts.
• Work with external accountants to prepare year‑end accounts, including preparation of R&D tax credit applications.
• Support Project finance activities and routines.
• Support CFO with special projects.

Skills

3+ years' experience

Advanced Excel

Cashflow forecasting

Budgets

Financial reporting

Attention to detail

Education

AAT Level 4 or equivalent qualification

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

Archangel Lightworks in Oxford seeks a hands-on Finance Manager to oversee daily finance operations, month-end routines, and project reporting. You will work with external accountants and support VAT and R&D tax credit processes in a growing start-up environment.

The role offers opportunities to develop financial systems, support strategic projects, and contribute to a cutting-edge optical system company. Flexible work-from-home options may be available upon agreement.