Job Description

· Management of financial administration including preparing an annual company financial return

· Managing expenditure and performing periodic budget analysis including analysis of variance

· Reporting and liaising with external accountants for administrative tasks such as payroll, pensions, VAT returns, annual returns, R&D tax credit applications

· Maintaining compliance aspects such as companies house, filing annual return and any significant changes,

· Managing the companies bank relationship

· Review and approve all operational invoices, submit for payment, and track/chase all payments

· Management of contracts of partners, vendors and suppliers including management and negotiation of terms on accounts, including where necessary coordination with company counsel and third parties for execution of contracts, agreements, and licenses

· Tracking of vendor and supplier pricing, rebates, and service levels

· Managing contracts with company personnel including the management of consultant invoices including tracking and approval

· Developing, evaluating, and implementing policies (including employee handbooks and Health and Safety) and procedures to actively improve systems and processes

· Ensuring business operations activities follow legal guidelines and policies.

· Manage operational filing systems in SharePoint

About You:

· Education: Bachelors' degree in a science, accountancy or equivalent for this role

· Minimum 3+ years in a similar role for a similar company

· Strong financial and business acumen

· Strong leadership and management experience

· Ability to lead and inspire a team

· Excellent time management and prioritising skills

· Must be able to multi-task and work to tight deadlines

· Excellent PC skills including MS Office, SharePoint and bespoke systems

· Some HR experience would be an advantage

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities