Accountant

The Role 

 

We are looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Senior/ Accountant to join our Finance team. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will play a crucial role in maintaining financial accuracy and supporting essential financial processes. 

 

After an initial training period, you will take on responsibilities independently, ensuring smooth budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. You will maintain accurate bookkeeping records, manage intercompany reconciliation, and ensure compliance with tax filing requirements. 

 

Additionally, you will assist in the preparation of year-end statutory statements, support the quarterly and year-end audit process, and reconcile expense claims and accounting records. 

 

This position is based in either our London offices, offering an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic global setting. If you thrive in a structured financial role and enjoy working collaboratively, we’d love to hear from you. 

 

Skills and experience required 

 

To be successful in this role you will have a degree in Accounting/ Finance or other related professional qualifications with prior experience in a finance or accounting role, ideally with experience from a Big 4 firm or within the biotechnology sector. You must have a keen eye for detail and strong accuracy in financial record management. Strong organisation skills are essential, as you will be managing multiple priorities in a dynamic financial environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, is required, and experience with Netsuite ERP system is highly beneficial. You should be adaptable and possess strong problem-solving skills, as well as a willingness to learn and collaborate within a team. Proven exposure to international, fast-paced environments is desirable.  Experience with biotech accounting, R&D tax credit administration, and US GAAP reconciliation is preferred. 

Equal Opportunities

 

At AAVantgarde, we are committed to fostering a welcoming, collaborative, and inclusive environment. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other legally protected characteristics. All applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.

 

Recruitment Policy

 

AAVantgarde’s HR team leads all recruitment activities for AAVantgarde globally. AAVantgarde will not recognise any notional ownership recruitment companies claim to hold over candidates they present directly to hiring managers without the AAVantgarde HR team’s consent, nor any fees the recruitment company may feel are due as a result of this. Unsolicited resumes sent to AAVantgarde from recruiters do not constitute any type of relationship between the recruiter and AAVantgarde and do not obligate AAVantgarde to pay fees should we hire from those resumes. We ask that external recruiters and/or agencies not contact or present candidates directly to our hiring managers or employees. If you are interested in becoming a recruitment partner please email the HR team at recruitment@aavantgarde.com