Group Financial Accountant

Aurora Energy Research Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy research company in the UK is seeking a Group Financial Reporting Manager to oversee technical accounting and ensure compliance with IFRS standards. The role involves managing month-end processes, preparing reports, and leading taxation activities. Ideal candidates will be qualified accountants with strong IFRS expertise and exceptional communication skills. Opportunities for career development, well-being programs, and a supportive culture are offered.

Benefits

Competitive total reward packages

Well-being programmes

Career development opportunities

Supportive and inclusive culture

State-of-the-art labs and facilities

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with relevant experience in finance or an accounting practice.
• Displayed strong technical experience with IFRS 15.
• Good understanding of financial reporting practices in business environments.

Responsibilities

• Advise on technical accounting matters and prepare IFRS Accounting Papers.
• Manage the Group Month-End Close process, including Group consolidation.
• Ensure compliance by contributing to internal control and maintaining stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Qualified Accountant with experience in finance or an accounting practice

Strong technical experience with IFRS 15

Good understanding of financial reporting and processes

Knowledge and experience of ERP system processes

Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (especially MS Excel)

Excellent communication skills

Ability to adapt to change in an agile way

Job description

Group Financial Reporting Manager

Location: Oxford, GB

Company: OXB - an innovation‑driven organization specialising in viral vector development and manufacturing for cell and gene therapy.

Responsibilities

• Advise on technical accounting matters and prepare IFRS Accounting Papers, ensuring external reporting compliance.
• Manage the Group Month‑End Close process, including Group consolidation for CDMO operations.
• Report on Group departments, maintain the Group Balance Sheet and Cash Flow statements.
• Lead Group taxation activities, including transfer‑pricing and other tax matters.
• Own Group Treasury functions, such as foreign‑exchange hedging.
• Contribute to internal control compliance and maintain relationships with stakeholders across the Global business to support compliant consolidation of externally reported numbers.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with experience in finance or an accounting practice.
• Strong technical experience with IFRS 15.
• Good understanding of financial reporting and processes in a business environment.
• Knowledge and experience of ERP system processes and transactions.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, especially MS Excel.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build cross‑functional relationships.
• Ability to adapt to change in an agile way.

Why Join Us

• Competitive total reward packages.
• Well‑being programmes supporting mental and physical health.
• Career development opportunities.
• Supportive, inclusive, and collaborative culture.
• State‑of‑the‑art labs and manufacturing facilities.