Management Accountant

Harper May Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job description

Our client, a dynamic and fast-growing biotechnology company, is at the forefront of innovation, committed to advancing the accessibility of biology through cutting-edge technologies. They are seeking an experienced and fully qualified Management Accountant to join their finance team.

Role Overview: As a key member of the finance team, the Management Accountant will be responsible for end-to-end management reporting, working closely with the Global Financial Controller.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reconciliation, review, and investigation of all balance sheet accounts.
• Production of project reporting, including internal R&D projects and grant reporting with quarterly claim submissions.
• Preparation of VP/departmental cost reporting, commercial metrics, revenue, and order reporting.
• Cash flow forecasting and reporting.
• Consolidation and preparation of monthly management accounts, commentary, and variance analysis.
• Assisting in the annual budget compilation and payroll review.
• Supporting year-end audit and statutory accounts and reporting.
• Assisting in UK corporation tax and R&D tax credit estimates.
• Management of PSA and P11D calculations, HMRC share option reporting, and preparation of Quarterly VAT returns.
• Intercompany recharges and account reconciliation.
• Managing the PVA and reconciling it to HMRC statements.
• Providing support for AP and AR duties as needed (particularly holiday and sickness cover).
• Updating and creating system and process notes and making recommendations for process and system improvements.
• Assisting with the implementation of new finance systems and processes.
• Providing ad hoc support to the Global Financial Controller and other finance colleagues.

Requirements:

• Fully ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified.
• Minimum 2 years of post-qualification experience, ideally within industry.
• Expertise in technical accounting, including group consolidations.
• Demonstrated experience in preparing management accounts and related internal reporting, with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Detail-oriented, organised, and with excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and time management skills.
• Experience working in the BioTech or Life Sciences industry is desirable.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and experience working in a group of companies would be an advantage.