Management Accountant

About Metrion Biosciences

Metrion Biosciences (‘Metrion’) is a UK-based, ion channel focused Contract Research Organisation (CRO) providing high-quality in vitro preclinical drug discovery and safety profiling services.

Formed in 2015, Metrion has since established a loyal and growing global customer base who access our comprehensive suite of drug discovery services; including medicinal chemistry screening support, cardiac safety profiling and custom assays using native tissue and stem cells. Metrion’s vision is to establish the company as the first-choice outsourcing partner for ion channel drug discovery research and cardiac safety services for the worldwide pharmaceutical industry.

Metrion is seeking to appoint a Management Accountant to work within the Finance team helping to produce accurate and timely management accounts. Reporting to the Financial Controller this is a newly created role within a small team with scope to develop the role further as the organisation continues to grow. The role will be based at our Granta Park headquarters (Cambridge, UK).

Candidates should have a good day-to-day understanding of accounting principles and some exposure to assisting with Management Accounts preparation. Ideally AAT or part CIMA/ACCA qualified, candidates who are qualified by experience will be considered.

Management Accountant

Duties will include: 

• Assisting with production of monthly management accounts to include accruals and prepayments
• Responsibility for maintaining the fixed asset register, posting depreciation journals and reconciliation to the general ledger
• Preparation of information required for raising of client invoices
• Monthly stock reconciliation and allocation of client costs
• Preparation of monthly VAT returns
• Responsibility for Balance Sheet reconciliations and upkeep of the general ledger
• Assisting with preparation and analysis of monthly results and KPIs
• Supporting the preparation of the annual budget and in year forecasts
• Assisting with the year end audit process

Essential Skills Qualifications:

• Experience working in a similar finance role
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Proficient in Excel
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Desirable Skills:

• AAT Qualified or Part-qualified in either CIMA or ACCA or qualified by experience