Financial Controller - Harwell, United Kingdom - Orka Financial

Orka Financial

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Harwell, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Our client is a growing biotech business who is seeking to hire a Financial Controller.

The role will suit a technically astute Accountant who can manage a small team of 2 whilst taking ownership of the month end internal reporting, together with externalquarterly and annual reporting.

The role holder will also be fundamental in designing and implementing the financial processes/ systems to support the business, working with the broader finance team, including the CFO, on projects including the implementationof SOX 404a.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for the preparation of the UK accounting records
Responsible for the preparation/review of month end, including management accounts, reporting into the Group FC
Work in conjunction with the Head of Financial Reporting for the preparation of financial statements for UK statutory filing requirements
Responsible for UK tax compliance, including R&D tax credits
Review and submission of quarterly VAT returns
Review and operation of payroll and director expenses
Liaising with employees and arranging invoice authorisation to support the accountant
Review activities as part of the monthly close
Producing financial information to head of departments/programme operations, as required
Ensuring the implementation and effectiveness of financial processes in accordance with SOX 404a
Providing technical accounting advice to the finance team and throughout the business
Management of external consultants
Support the Group's external audit process
Provide coaching and development of the finance team
Adhoc projects

A salary of £75,000-£85,000 is on offer plus 10% bonus and stock options.