Financial Accountant - UK Hybrid Remote in London

Join Beacon Therapeutics (USA) Inc as a Full-Time Financial Accountant in London, where you will play a pivotal role in supporting our innovative biotech projects. Working at a hybrid capacity, you will collaborate closely with a dynamic team dedicated to transforming the healthcare landscape through cutting‐edge research. This position allows you to take accountability for financial reporting, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and uphold the highest standards of integrity in all financial practices.

As a Full‐Time Financial Accountant at Beacon Therapeutics (USA) Inc in London, you will be responsible for a range of daily tasks that ensure accurate financial management. You will prepare and maintain financial statements, manage general ledger entries, and assist in monthly close processes. Daily reconciliations of accounts will be a key part of your routine, as will tracking and analyzing financial data to identify discrepancies. You will collaborate with cross‐functional teams, providing insights and reporting that drive decision‐making.

Additionally, you will support budget preparation and forecasting efforts, ensuring alignment with company goals. Continuous improvement will be an essential focus, as you will actively seek ways to enhance financial processes and reporting accuracy. Your role will also involve adhering to compliance standards, maintaining thorough documentation, and preparing for internal and external audits, ensuring transparency and integrity in all financial dealings.

What matters most

To thrive as a Full‐Time Financial Accountant at Beacon Therapeutics (USA) Inc, certain skills and competencies are crucial:

• Proficiency in accounting software, particularly NetSuite, is essential for preparing and posting general journal entries, managing fixed asset transactions, and conducting month‐end accounting activities.
• Expertise in handling Accounts Payable processes, including matching purchase orders to invoices and managing vendor accounts, is vital.
• A strong understanding of compliance related to 1099 forms and employee expense claims, along with familiarity with VAT regulations, will enhance your ability to maintain accurate records.
• Excellent analytical skills to investigate and resolve queries efficiently and ensure timely financial reporting.
• Strong attention to detail is necessary for maintaining the Goods Received Not Invoiced ledger and conducting daily bank reconciliations.
• Effective communication and collaboration will aid in liaising with external auditors and cross‐functional teams.
• A proactive mindset for identifying and implementing process improvements will contribute to the overall efficiency of financial operations.

Knowledge and skills required for the position are:

• Accounts Payable: Full purchase to pay responsibilities, including matching purchase orders to invoices, processing non-PO related invoices, investigating and resolving queries, managing new vendor setup, reviewing and approving employee expense claims, and maintaining the Goods Received Not Invoiced ledger.
• Treasury: Process payments through the Company’s online banking platform, perform daily bank reconciliations, and post corresponding journal entries.
• Month End Accounting: Oversee fixed asset and intangible acquisitions and disposals, prepare and post general journal entries in NetSuite, calculate estimated research and development tax credit, maintain lease schedules, and prepare balance sheet reconciliations.
• Year End Accounting: Liaise with external auditors and prepare statutory disclosure notes for financial statements.
• Process Improvements: Identify and lead process and system improvements within the purchase to pay and record to report functions across all Beacon entities.
• Adhoc Duties: Assist with other Beacon entities when the need arises.

This job description is subject to change at any time.

If you can meet these requirements and perform this job as described above, we would be happy to have you as part of our team!