Senior Manager, Accounting

WuXi AppTec; Oxford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job description

Overview

OXGENE, an Advanced Therapies company, develops pioneering technologies to accelerate the discovery and biomanufacture of cell and gene therapies. We recruit only the best from across the globe to join us on our mission. We are focused on providing our employees with a rich and rewarding work life, developing their skill sets and supporting their own personal aspirations. OXGENE provides expert design and engineering services for viral vector optimisation and cell line development as well as developing innovative new technologies to transform the manufacture of cell and gene therapies.

The Senior Manager, Accounting is a key member of the Finance team responsible for management accounting, reporting, controls, treasury, audit, taxes, and corporate risk management. This position will ensure finance & purchasing operations are managed appropriately to ensure accurate financial reporting and appropriate entity compliance.

Responsibilities

1. Management of the financial accounting process, including ledger postings, journal entries, currency translations and revaluations, and nominal and bank account reconciliations.
2. Preparation of monthly management accounts and annual financial statements.
3. Management of the purchase to pay, invoicing, and credit control processes and staff.
4. Production and filing of statutory accounts and management of external audit process.
5. Taxation, including corporation tax, R&D tax credits, transfer pricing, VAT returns, and payroll-related HMRC filings.
6. Oversight of the purchasing operations and related staff.
7. Corporate insurance and risk management.
8. Ownership of accounting policies such as revenue recognition.
9. Treasury and cash management, including banking relationship management.
10. Responsible for internal controls required for good business practice and group audit requirements.
11. Partner with Finance teams to ensure consistent reporting within chart of accounts.
12. Contribute to financial analysis projects for management as required.
13. Proper analytical review of the asset operations from a balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow perspective as well as an overall business perspective.
14. Responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations.

Qualifications

1. Qualified Accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent).
2. Sound understanding of the Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and Cash Flow.
3. Sound knowledge and application of accounting standards and principles, including IFRS.
4. Previous planning/reporting, operations analysis, and budget/forecasting experience.
5. Strong MS Excel skills, including Vlookups and pivot tables.
6. Confidence to challenge the status quo with a view to process improvement.
7. Previous leadership of a team.
8. Resilience and ability to work in a fast-paced environment and absorb pressure when necessary.
9. High standards of accuracy and precision.

DESIRABLE CRITERIA:

1. Educated to degree level.
2. Advanced MS Excel skills, including building macros and VBA programming.
3. Previous hands-on experience of ERP system.
4. Purchasing and negotiating skills.

DIVERSITY AND EQUALITY OF OPPORTUNITY: We provide all our staff with a welcoming and inclusive workplace that enables and empowers everyone to develop and deliver professional excellence. We recognise that diversity is vital for innovation and creativity and value each individual’s contribution. OXGENE’s decision to employ and promote individuals will be determined by personal merit and the application of criteria related to the role. The ability to perform the role will be the primary consideration on entry into employment and to successfully pass probation.