We're supporting an investment company focused on advancing research into new treatments, in their search for a Group Accountant to join their high-performing finance team in central London. This role offers the opportunity to work within a fast-growing, regulated investment business, supporting high-quality financial reporting while helping to evolve systems, processes, and controls as the organisation scales.
This role will suit someone who enjoys operating in a complex, regulated environment - someone who is technically strong, detail-oriented, and motivated by taking ownership and driving continuous improvement.
The role
Reporting to the Group Accounting and Reporting Manager, you'll play a key role in delivering accurate and timely financial reporting across the group, while supporting audit, valuation, and regulatory requirements.
Key responsibilities include:
Supporting the production of the Annual Report, Interim accounts, and Quarterly reporting, including liaison with Investor Relations
Acting as the primary point of contact for the external audit
Assisting with the preparation of statutory accounts across group entities
Preparing monthly NAV and management accounts
Supporting Board and Audit Committee reporting
Preparing valuation materials and liaising with external valuation advisers
Drafting accounting memos where required
Processing invoices, payroll, accruals, and prepayments
Supporting FCA regulatory compliance and reporting
Strengthening controls and improving finance processes
Assisting with treasury activities, including cashflow forecasting and liquidity management
Supporting ad hoc projects as required
About you
We're looking for a chartered accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with a strong technical accounting foundation and a proactive, hands-on approach.
You'll bring:
2-4 years' post-qualified experience, ideally Big 4 trained
Strong experience across IFRS and UK GAAP
Excellent attention to detail and technical capability
Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial data
The ability to build effective stakeholder relationships
A continuous improvement mindset and strong communication skills
Experience in venture capital, private equity, listed companies, or life sciences would be advantageous but is not essential.
The detail
Long-term contract role within a FTSE 250 listed investment company
Central London location
Opportunity to join a high-calibre, entrepreneurial finance team
Exposure to complex group reporting, valuation, and regulated environments
Clear scope for the role to grow in responsibility over time
If you're a technically strong accountant looking to build your career in a fast-growing, purpose-driven investment business, we'd love to hear from you.
