Jobs, fresher vacancy - Accountant • UK

Company: Orchard Therapeutics

UK

Location: London (Hybrid Working)Reporting to: Director, Finance Job summaryWe are seeking an experienced Accountant who is ACCA/ACA qualified (or equivalent) and has sound experience across several finance disciplines. This role will require an individual who is hands-on, efficient, and ready and willing to adapt to new challenges and circumstances. This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing international company focused on transforming the lives of patients through innovative gene therapies. Key Elements and Responsibilities· Preparation of period end GL account reconciliations· Accounting and reporting of sponsored research agreements· Preparation and processing of month end journals, accruals, and other adjustments as required· Monthly payroll accounting including the preparation and posting of journal entries and payroll reconciliation· Assisting with the completion of local annual audits and statutory reporting for European entities using the support of external consultants where applicable· Preparation of monthly bank reconciliations· Cashflow management – monitoring cash flow, cashflow reporting, ensuring that use of cash is optimised. This includes the management of multiple currencies· Assisting the group in analysing monthly results where required· Taxation:o P11d/ PSA – Assisting P11d and PSA reporting compliance and similar equivalent taxes in other European jurisdictions including preparation of data and liaising with external consultantso Assisting with Short Term Business Visitor reportingo R&D Tax Credits – assisting in the preparation of R&D tax credit claims working with external consultants and preparing provisions for the monthly accountso VAT reporting – assisting with submission of VAT reports for European VAT registrations and related reports such as EC Sales and Intrastato Other taxes – assist in ensuring compliance with other taxes · Financial Control:o Assisting where required in the design, implementation and maintenance of financial SOP’s o Assisting with the periodic external audits and reviews and liaising with external auditorso Assisting with the preparation of data and reports as and when required by the businessRequirementsRequired knowledge· Strong relevant financial experience including general ledger accounting and reporting· Strong experience in processing payroll and related reporting in a European setting (P11d, PSA, STBV and EU equivalents) · Strong experience of other taxes within a European setting e.g. Corporation tax, R&D tax credits· Strong experience with accounting systems use e.g. SAP/Netsuite or similar accounting systems with ability to demonstrate a good understanding · Strong Excel experience essential with the ability to demonstrate a clear understanding of lookup functions, pivot tables and similar functions/ reports with the ability to handle high volume data· A Pharmaceutical or Biotech Background would be ideal with exposure to Research and Development accountingSkills & Abilities· A strong communicator with the ability to communicate through the use of different means to a broad range of individuals at all levels.· A very organised individual with a high level of attention to detail with excellent timekeeping; required to meet internal and external deadlines to desired standard.· A motivated self-starter that is quick to learn and, takes responsibility for day to day activities with minimal input and direction. · Professional, hard-working team player with a can-do attitude that acts responsibly in an ethical mannerEducation· A part or fully qualified ACCA/ACA accountant or similar