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 Financial Controller with day‑to‑day financial accounting activities and year‑end audit preparation.
- Preparing 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.
- Reviewing balance sheet reconciliations across the Group.
- Supporting month‑end and year‑end close processes.
- Preparing R&D tax credit calculations and supporting UK corporation tax returns.
- Preparing monthly share option accounting.
- Reviewing UK and overseas payrolls and associated statutory filings.
- 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 leadership and support to members of the Finance team.
- Contributing to continuous improvement projects and wider finance initiatives.
About You
We’re looking for someone who combines excellent technical accounting knowledge with a proactive, collaborative approach.
- ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified (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.
- Leadership experience or the ability to mentor and support others.
- 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.
- Experience within medical technology, life sciences or biotechnology.
- Experience working in a high‑growth or scaling organisation.
- Knowledge of international accounting standards.
Financial Accountant in Oxford employer: Perspectum Ltd
Perspectum Ltd is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic and inclusive work culture in the heart of Oxford. Employees benefit from comprehensive training opportunities and a commitment to professional growth, all while contributing to meaningful advancements in medical device compliance. The collaborative environment fosters innovation and values each individual's contributions, making it a rewarding place to build a career.
