ACCOUNTANT (Part time)

Maxion Therapeutics Ltd; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job description

ACCOUNTANT

(Part time 20-25 hours per week)

Permanent

About Maxion

Maxion Therapeutics is a biotechnology company developing antibody-based drugs for previously untreatable ion channel- and G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR)-driven diseases, including autoimmune conditions, chronic pain, and cardiovascular disease.

The Company is developing a pipeline of potentially first- and best-in-class therapeutics using its proprietary KnotBody technology to generate potent, selective, and long-acting therapeutics by combining naturally occurring mini-proteins ('knottins') with antibodies using state-of-the-art phage and mammalian display technologies.

Maxion was founded in 2020 by highly respected biotech entrepreneurs and scientists Dr John McCafferty, CTO and Dr Aneesh Karatt-Vellatt, CSO. Dr McCafferty previously co-invented antibody phage display, which was the subject of the 2018 Nobel Prize in Chemistry awarded to his co-inventor Sir Gregory Winter. Maxion's portfolio and growth is being advanced by a team of highly experienced leaders in the discovery and development of antibody-based drugs. The Company is based near Cambridge, UK and is backed by international blue-chip investors.

About the Role

Following the successful completion of its Series A fundraise, we are looking for an enthusiastic Accountant to support and enhance the financial function of our expanding business. The aim of the role is to accurately and successfully support the administrative and bookkeeping tasks of the business and to assist the Financial Controller in developing the financial reporting and management accounting processes.

This is envisaged as a part-time role (20-25 hours per week).

Reporting to the Financial Controller, this new role offers a great opportunity for an organised and driven individual to get involved at a rapid growth stage in the journey of the company and help shape our Finance function.

Key responsibilities

The successful candidate will be working directly with the Financial Controller to maintain efficient finance and administration systems. Key tasks that will be tackled will include (but not be limited to) the following:

Finance Management:

• Purchase Ledger and PO System processing, including resolution of associated queries
• Bank Reconciliations and cash management including assistance with the treasury function across multiple accounts and currencies
• Manage twice monthly payment runs and gaining approvals within the business
• Prepare and submit monthly VAT returns, ensuring compliance with VAT regulations
• Assist FC with expanding accurate project reporting processes
• Manage expense reclaims.
• Additional work as required:
• Ad-hoc financial office management tasks
• Play a full part in the team to help address the needs of the business as they arise
• Offer constructive solutions to problems and issues, or opportunities, as they arise
• Undertake additional relevant tasks and projects when requested to do so.

Candidate Profile:

• The successful candidate should have previous accounting experience with the confidence to manage a busy bookkeeping and accounting role as part of a dynamic young company.
• Candidates will have partial AAT qualifications as a preference.
• Purchase ledger and facility with excel spreadsheets is essential.
• Experience with standard accounting packages - (Xero desirable)
• High levels of confidentiality, numeracy, accuracy and attention to detail
• Good communication skills, a professional and a courteous manner
• Good organisational skills and the ability to use own initiative
• Ability to think creatively and solve problems
• Team player, detail oriented and organised, with strong time management
• Strong numerical and analytical skills; Excellent written and presentation skills.
• Actively contributing to a vibrant and innovative working environment where improvements and new ideas are adopted and freely shared among the teams.
• Desire and ability to work in a fast-paced, quickly changing environment, showing agility/flexibility to meet deadlines and goals and with a can-do attitude.

What can we offer you?

• A competitive salary based on experience
• A comprehensive benefits package including generous pension contribution, Private Life and Medical Insurance, Cycle to Work Scheme, participation in the company Share Option Scheme, On site parking and more.
• Located in a state-of-the-art Science Park with easy access to Cambridge by car, train and bus, and offering on-site gym, cafe, and a vibrant social community.
• Working alongside an innovative team of scientists, including the founders, who are Key Opinion Leaders in the field.
• A supportive work environment with a key focus on fostering collaborative working environment within a friendly team.

To apply for this position, click on the link to upload your CV and covering letter outlining your suitability for this role, including your salary expectations.

This is a permanent position.

Agencies: We are recruiting this role directly with our in-house talent team, so do not need support from agencies. We also have our own preferred suppliers list which is not being reviewed for additions in the next 12 months.