We're looking for an experienced Financial Accountant to join our Finance team in Oxford. This is an exciting opportunity for a technically strong accountant who enjoys improving processes, partnering with stakeholders, and making a meaningful impact within a fast-paced, innovative organisation.

About the Role

You'll play a key role in ensuring the integrity of Perspectum's financial reporting and compliance across the Group. You'll support statutory reporting, revenue recognition, tax, payroll oversight, audit, and month-end activities while helping strengthen financial controls and continuously improve finance processes.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys combining technical accounting expertise with business partnering in a collaborative and ambitious environment.

What You'll Be Doing 

You'll be responsible for: 

• Supporting the Senior Accounting Manager with day-to-day financial accounting activities and year-end audit preparation. 

• Supporting the preparation of statutory accounts for the UK Group and individual entities. 

• Supporting the preparation of monthly and quarterly Board reporting. 

• Managing the revenue recognition process, including reviewing customer contracts and supporting revenue calculations. 

• Preparing and first reviewing of balance sheet reconciliations across the Group. 

• Supporting month-end and year-end close processes. 

• Ensuring compliance with all financial regulations and reporting requirements.  

• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date general ledger accounts. 

• Monitor and control expenses to ensure they align with budgetary constraints. 

• Supporting UK and US tax compliance and SOX controls. 

• Documenting finance processes and strengthening internal controls. 

• Providing systems support across the Finance function. 

• Building strong relationships across Finance and the wider business. 

• Providing support and mentorship to members of the Finance team. 

• Contributing to continuous improvement projects and wider finance initiatives. 

• Supporting the Senior Accounting Manager in other Finance initiatives and ad hoc projects as required. 

About You 

We're looking for someone who combines excellent technical accounting knowledge with a proactive, collaborative approach. 

Essential 

• ACA/ACCA (or equivalent). 

• Post-qualification experience in a financial accounting role. 

• Strong technical accounting knowledge, including IFRS 15. 

• Experience preparing statutory accounts and supporting external audits. 

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting standards. 

• Experience of mentoring and supporting junior team members. 

• Excellent Excel and financial systems skills. 

• Knowledge of UK tax and accounting regulations. 

• Exceptional analytical skills with strong attention to detail. 

• A proactive, organised approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. 

• Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships across the business. 

Desirable 

• Experience within medical technology, life sciences or biotechnology. 

• Experience working in a high-growth or scaling organisation. 

• Knowledge of international accounting standards.   

Why Join Us?

• Be part of an innovative and growing diagnostic service.
• Work in a supportive and collaborative team.
• Develop your career in a fast-paced, mission-led environment while helping to improve patient outcomes internationally.