About the role

  • Maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with accounting standards.
  • Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
  • Prepare GAAP-compliant financial statements and management reports.
  • Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts across entities and currencies.
  • Ensure accurate accounting for fixed assets, inventory, and capitalized R&D costs.
  • Partner with department heads to track project costs, grants, and capital projects.
  • Support compliance and reporting for government-funded research and development initiatives.
  • Provide detailed analysis on cost structures, product margins, and project-level spend.
  • Coordinate and prepare audit documentation for external auditors.
  • Ensure internal controls are designed and operating effectively.
  • Maintain compliance with tax, grant, and statutory reporting requirements across jurisdictions.
  • Support ERP implementation and optimization efforts to improve automation and accuracy.
  • Enhance accounting workflows, ensuring scalability as the company expands globally.
  • Work closely with FP&A to provide financial insights and forecast support.
  • Collaborate with procurement and operations to ensure accurate accruals and cost allocations.
  • Collaborate with R&D teams to align financial reporting with project milestones and funding cycles.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or equivalent certification strongly preferred.
  • 4–7 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in technology, manufacturing, or scientific R&D environments.
  • Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting standards.
  • Experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, or similar).
  • Proficiency in Excel and strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic setting.
  • Preferred Experience: Exposure to grant accounting, government compliance, or cost accounting.
  • Experience with multi-entity or international consolidation.
  • Familiarity with manufacturing, research funding, or capital project accounting.
  • Previous experience in deep-tech, hardware, or quantum technology environments

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Generous company 10% pension contribution regardless of employee contribution
  • Cycle to work and Technology schemes
  • Incentive Stock Option Plan
  • BUPA Private Healthcare Insurance once probationary period is successfully completed
  • Up to 10% travel may be required

Job title

Senior Accountant

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

Location requirements

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