Financial Accountant

Perspectum Ltd; Oxford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Perspectum Ltd. in Oxford is seeking an experienced Financial Accountant to join our Finance team. You will ensure the integrity of financial reporting, support statutory reporting, revenue recognition, tax, payroll oversight, audits, and month-end activities while strengthening controls.

This role blends technical accounting with business partnering in a collaborative, ambitious environment. You will mentor junior team members and drive continuous improvement across processes and systems to

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA or equivalent professional qualification.
• Post-qualification experience in a financial accounting role.
• Strong IFRS knowledge including IFRS 15.
• Experience preparing statutory accounts and supporting external audits.
• Mentoring and supporting junior team members.
• Excellent Excel and financial systems skills.
• Knowledge of UK tax and accounting regulations.
• Understanding of international accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day financial accounting activities and year-end audit prep.
• Assist in statutory accounts for UK Group and entities.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly board reporting.
• Manage revenue recognition, review contracts and calculations.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and assist month/year-end close.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and reporting requirements.
• Maintain accurate general ledgers and monitor expenses against budget.
• Provide systems support and build cross-functional relationships.
• Mentor Finance team members and drive process improvements.

Skills

IFRS 15

Statutory accounts

Audit support

Excel skills

UK tax knowledge

Mentoring juniors

Financial systems

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Education

ACA/ACCA (or equivalent)

Job description

We're looking for an experienced Financial Accountant to join our Finance team in Oxford. This is an exciting opportunity for a technically strong accountant who enjoys improving processes, partnering with stakeholders, and making a meaningful impact within a fast-paced, innovative organisation.

About the Role

You'll play a key role in ensuring the integrity of Perspectum's financial reporting and compliance across the Group. You'll support statutory reporting, revenue recognition, tax, payroll oversight, audit, and month-end activities while helping strengthen financial controls and continuously improve finance processes.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys combining technical accounting expertise with business partnering in a collaborative and ambitious environment.

What You'll Be Doing

You'll be responsible for:

• Supporting the Senior Accounting Manager with day-to-day financial accounting activities and year-end audit preparation.
• Supporting the preparation of statutory accounts for the UK Group and individual entities.
• Supporting the preparation of monthly and quarterly Board reporting.
• Managing the revenue recognition process, including reviewing customer contracts and supporting revenue calculations.
• Preparing and first reviewing of balance sheet reconciliations across the Group.
• Supporting month-end and year-end close processes.
• Ensuring compliance with all financial regulations and reporting requirements.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date general ledger accounts.
• Monitor and control expenses to ensure they align with budgetary constraints.
• Supporting UK and US tax compliance and SOX controls.
• Documenting finance processes and strengthening internal controls.
• Providing systems support across the Finance function.
• Building strong relationships across Finance and the wider business.
• Providing support and mentorship to members of the Finance team.
• Contributing to continuous improvement projects and wider finance initiatives.
• Supporting the Senior Accounting Manager in other Finance initiatives and ad hoc projects as required.

About You

We're looking for someone who combines excellent technical accounting knowledge with a proactive, collaborative approach.

• ACA/ACCA (or equivalent).
• Post-qualification experience in a financial accounting role.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, including IFRS 15.
• Experience preparing statutory accounts and supporting external audits.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting standards.
• Experience of mentoring and supporting junior team members.
• Excellent Excel and financial systems skills.
• Knowledge of UK tax and accounting regulations.
• Exceptional analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
• A proactive, organised approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships across the business.
• Experience within medical technology, life sciences or biotechnology.
• Experience working in a high-growth or scaling organisation.
• Knowledge of international accounting standards.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of an innovative and growing diagnostic service.
• Work in a supportive and collaborative team.
• Develop your career in a fast-paced, mission-led environment while helping to improve patient outcomes internationally.